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 * Introducing and optimis...