Jacob Grey have just partnered with a niche manufacturing SME in Slough to appoint a No.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 Introducing and optimising new technology/financial systems where applicable Ad hoc projects when required On offer is a market leadin