Finance Director

Overview Highly successful international SME manufacturing business require ACCA/ACA or CIMA qualified Finance Director to undertake a challenging position based at company Head Office in Staines upon Thames. Here is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Director to undertake an exciting and challenging role, working as a key member of the Senior Management team, in a busy, expanding business. About the Finance Director role Working closely with the Managing Director the Finance Director will be responsible for the timely production of financial & management information and will ensure the operational & strategic objectives of the company are achieved. Key responsibilities of the Finance Director * Finance business partner to the Managing Director to ensure a complete understanding of all revenue and cost information * Day to day control of the accounting function and management of a small finance team * Formulating strategies and plans to ensure the company achieve agreed objectives * Contribute to weekly production planning meetings as a key member of the Senior Management Team * Preparation of the 12 month rolling budget and forecast for P & L and Balance Sheet * Responsibility for the month-end close and monthly reporting pack * Ultimate responsibility for working capital and company cash-flow * Formulating the FX reporting and hedging strategy * Building strong relations with external parties, including customers and suppliers * Champion for developing and improving the company ERP System * Statutory reporting, corporation tax and audit liaison About you * The Finance Director will be ACCA/CIMA or ACA qualified and have proven experience within a challenging SME environment * You will be commercially minded with strong business partnering experience and excellent financial reporting skills * In addition you will have good IT skills and experience working with an ERP System * A background in manufacturing or distribution is advantageous What's on offer for the Finance Director * Excellent performance related bonus * Contributory pension * Medical Insurance * 25 days holiday * On-site parking