Steer financial success in a thriving SME manufacturing business Your new companyWe are working exclusively with an SME manufacturing company who are looking for a permanent Financial Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved with all aspects of a growing company, including hands-on preparation of accounts, audit processes, and strategic decision-making with the wider group. This role is perfect for a finance professional aspiring to become a Finance Director. Your new role:You will be working closely with the managing director, small transactional finance team and wider group senior leadership team.Finance Operations: Balance the delivery of finance operations in established SME manufacturing businesses and develop and shape the finance function across a newly formed group of companies.Financial Reporting: Own the delivery of the group''s consolidated management, parent group, and statutory financial reporting.Month-End and Year-End Close: Lead a hands-on role in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring audit requirements are met across the subgroup.Financial Support: Provide financial and analytical support to the MD and the Board, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and wider industry analysis.Acquisition Activity: Support the MD with acquisition activity, including modelling potential targets, undertaking initial due diligence, managing advisors through the acquisition process, and leading post-acquisition integratio