Your new company We 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, managi...