Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-owned business in East Kent is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to enhance financial management and reporting. This role involves overseeing financial operations, implementing robust controls, and driving efficiencies to support the company's growth. The ideal candidate will be formally qualified or an ambitious finalist in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, with strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organization during an exciting growth phase.

Benefits

Bonus potential - up to 15% based on company performance

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare (Optional)

Fun team days out

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate, analyse and report financial performance to management.
• Develop and implement best financial controls and processes.

Skills

Management Accounting

Business Partnering

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Our Client are seeking a skilled Financial Controller who can reduce the reliance on the fractional FD, implement robust financial controls, and improve the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure. The Financial Controller will play an integral role in positioning the company for its next phase of growth, corporate development, and operational efficiency.

Client Details

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.

Description

Financial Controller duties include;

• 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.
  
  

Profile

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!

Job Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum DOE
• Bonus potential - up to 15% based on company performance
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare (Optional)
• 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!