Strategic Finance Controller – Growth & Control

Michael Page; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Death in service x4

Defined contribution pension

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to own the finance function, strengthen controls, and provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead a finance team and partner with operational stakeholders to drive performance.

The role is site based on Monday to Friday in a fast-paced, product-led environment with growth plans. Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification; strong QBE considered with relevant manufacturing or stock experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting skills.
• ERP systems experience or cost/control improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Lead the monthly management accounts process and timely reporting.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary on performance vs budget/forecast.
• Own the balance sheet with monthly reconciliations.
• Partner with operational teams to improve cost control and margins.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage external auditors and ensure audit readiness.
• Oversee statutory reporting including VAT and corporation tax.
• Own cashflow forecasting model and identify risks/opportunities.
• Support investment appraisal and business-case analysis for decisions.
• Review and approve payment runs and treasury activities.
• Drive process efficiencies across finance and wider business.

Skills

Leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Business partnering

Balance sheet control

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to own the finance function, strengthen controls, and provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead a finance team and partner with operational stakeholders to drive performance.

The role is site based on Monday to Friday in a fast-paced, product-led environment with growth plans. Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder management are essential.