Finance Director

Location: Chertsey, Weybridge, Egham, Virginia Water, Byfleet, New Haw, Woking, Guildford, Addlestone, Staines, Cobham, Richmond, Esher, Reigate, Leatherhead, Ashted, DorkingSalary: Up to £95,000 +Equity/Bonus Hybrid Working + Private Healthcare + PensionInterviews : ImmediateEvolve Recruitment is partnering with a high-growth manufacturing company based in Chertsey, Surrey. The business has grown rapidly to a £15m turnover, employs approximately 60 people, and continues to expand internationally currently supplying products to 30 countries worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-scaling, innovative organisation in a hands-on Finance Director role with real scope to influence growth and build robust.As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial control across all group entities, managing a small finance team and working closely with the senior leadership team.Key ResponsibilitiesManage month-end and year-end close processes using Xero and other finance systemsPrepare and deliver monthly management accountsManage cashflow forecasting and oversee fund transfers as requiredOversee weekly and ad-hoc payment runsManage and support the professional development of the Accounts Assistant (and additional hires as the team grows)Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and processesComplete quarterly VAT returns (MTD via Xero)Calculate and post intercompany recharges (monthly, quarterly, and annually)Lead the year-end audit process, liaising with auditors and financial statement preparersManage the group audit and consolidation of group financial statementsSupport tax advisors with corporation tax returnsAssist with R&D tax credit applicationsSupport finance system reviews, implementations, and integrationsOversee annual statutory submissions to Companies HousePartner with the leadership team/CFO on reporting, analysis, and insights for the senior leadership teamSkills & ExperienceFully qualified ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5-7 years PQEBackground in Top 6 audit (preferred)Strong hands-on experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within a multi-entity groupFinance controlling experience, ready for the next stepExperience in a manufacturing, stock holding or scaling business is preferredProven experience in controls and processes, billing in multicurrency, cash management and forecastingTrack record of managing and developing junior finance staffAdvanced user of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or similarPersonal AttributesPro-active, self-starter mentalityEnergetic, strong business acumanReady to roll sleeves, flexible and adapatableComfortable in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environmentCommercially minded with the ability to think creatively and pragmaticallyPassion for continuous improvement across reporting, controls, and risk managementYou must be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for further information. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.TPBN1_UKTJ