Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-owned business in East Kent is seeking a Financial Controller to drive financial control and enhance reporting processes. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, contributing to the company's growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting skills, be formally qualified, and possess a commercial mindset. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, this position is vital for the company's next phase of growth.

Benefits

Bonus potential - up to 15% based on company performance

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Fun team days out

Qualifications

• Formally qualified or ambitious finalist (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, including monthly management accounts.
• Collaborate with department heads to embed financial insights into decisions.
• Identify and drive efficiencies across the organisation.

Skills

Management Accounting

Business Partnering

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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• Excellent opportunity to play a key commercial role and have your voice heard
• Fantastic family owned business with great growth potential

About Our Client

Our East Kent based client, a growing, family owned business, are seeking a Financial Controller to join them on a full time and permanent basis. This role requires an on-site presence and welcomes driven, ambitious individuals who can excel in an inclusive environment, that promotes a positive working culture where your voice can be heard. As Financial Controller, you will drive financial control, enhance reporting processes, and streamline day-to-day operations to better support the business' growth trajectory.

Job Description

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations, including the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate, analyse and report financial performance to Management and Board of Directors.
• Oversee the development and implementation of best financial controls, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with department heads to embed financial insights into strategic and operational decisions, acting as a trusted finance partner across all business areas to support growth objectives.
• Develop scenario models and provide financial analysis to evaluate strategic expansion options.
• Identify and drive efficiencies across the organisation to improve profitability.
• Play an integral role in positioning the company for its next phase of growth by supporting commercial proposals, providing key insight, metrics and data for decision support purposes.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Controller should have/be:

• Formally Qualified or an ambitious Finalist (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Strong management accounting and business partnering experience, with expertise in financial controls, management reporting and cost analysis
• A commercial mindset, able and willing to offer insight on both opportunities and potential risks.
• The ability to clearly communicate technically complex financial issues.
• Proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A highly organised approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• MUST DRIVE due to location

Our client will consider ambitious individuals who are ready to step up into a Financial Controller position!

What's on Offer

• Bonus potential - up to 15% based on company performance
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Fun team days out
• An inclusive and supportive organisation where your ideas are valued

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a successful company at a very exciting period of growth. Interested? Please apply now for immediate consideration!