Financial Controller

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is working with a well-established East Kent business to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function across multiple sites and report to the Managing Director. Based in Broadstairs, you will modernise processes, implement robust reporting and provide commercial insight to support growth.

The role covers budgeting, cash flow, payroll, controls and liaising with auditors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance teams and managing multi-site operations.
• Strong reporting accuracy and commercial insight for growth.
• Experience modernising finance systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and modernise finance systems and processes to improve efficiency and controls.
• Lead development and implementation of improved financial processes for future growth.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations across multiple locations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems and procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Ensure payroll is managed accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with auditors and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Support and mentor the finance team.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Multi-site operations

Cash flow management

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Financial Controller | Broadstairs, Kent | £60,000-£65,000 + Career Progression.

Financial Controller

Location: Broadstairs, Kent

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Work Pattern: Office Based

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly respected multi-site business in East Kent, is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting and commercial insight to support business growth and performance. A key part of the role will also be to review and modernise existing finance systems and processes, introducing greater efficiency, automation and consistency across the function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance or Senior Accountant seeking a varied and influential role within a stable and successful organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and modernise existing finance systems, processes and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting and controls
• Lead the development and implementation of improved financial processes and systems, ensuring the finance function is fit for future growth
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations across multiple locations
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems and procedures
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions
• Ensure payroll is managed accurately and efficiently
• Liaise with auditors, accountants and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and commercial insight
• Support, mentor and develop the finance team
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes

About You

• Experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance or similar senior finance role
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting expertise
• A proactive approach to improving and modernising finance systems and processes, with the confidence to identify what could be done differently and implement change
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working across multi-site operations
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification desirable, although qualified by experience candidates are encouraged to apply

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000
• Medical insurance
• Established and financially secure organisation
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Influence strategic business decisions
• Supportive working environment with strong staff retention
• Long-term career stability and progression opportunities

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.