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 and management information and will ensure the operational and 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 and 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 impro