Financial Controller - Manufacturing (2-Month Contract)

Reed; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 2-month fixed-term contract in Kent. The role is hands-on, overseeing the daily finance function, delivering robust controls, accurate reporting, and timely financial insight during a busy operational period.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and provide financial insight to senior management, with experience in manufacturing and cost accounting. Immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager
• Strong cost accounting and inventory control in manufacturing environments
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/accounting systems experience
• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the finance function, month-end close and statutory reporting
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts with variance analysis
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Budgeting and forecasting to support commercial decisions
• Oversee cost control, BOMs and standard costing in manufacturing
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors
• Mentor junior finance staff where applicable
• Identify process improvements within finance operations

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Finance Leadership

Manufacturing costing

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 2-month fixed-term contract in Kent. The role is hands-on, overseeing the daily finance function, delivering robust controls, accurate reporting, and timely financial insight during a busy operational period.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and provide financial insight to senior management, with experience in manufacturing and cost accounting. Immediate start is preferred.