Head of Finance

Jacob Grey have just partnered with a niche manufacturing SME in Slough to appoint a Number 1 in Finance. Ambitious FCs seeking their first FD role OR seasoned commercial Finance Directors will both be considered.

This is a superb opportunity to join a successful, people-centric business, anticipating strong growth over the next 3-5 years.

Reporting to and working closely with a charismatic and ambitious MD, your duties will include:

• Leading and developing a small finance function
• Responsibility for the Annual Statutory accounts (including bringing in-house)
• Overseeing all day-to-day financial operations and compliance including monthly financial reporting, year end, budgets, cashflow, VAT, debt, etc
• Introducing and streamlining financial processes
• Working closely with the CEO/MD to provide commercial insight based on in-depth financial analysis. May include reviewing sales margins, existing cost base, business processes, materials, etc)
• Guiding and advising the MD on the viability of new ventures via analysis and previous experience including scenarios such as expanding overseas, new acquisitions, etc.
• Stock accounting and WIP
• Liaising with banks and other external bodies
• Raising capital where applicable
• Making recommendations for investment where applicable
• Acting as a business partner to, and working closely with, the Operations teams