Financial Controller

Location Aylesford
Salary Paying £70k - £75k DOE
Contract Permanent
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We’re exclusively supporting a well‑established and fast‑growing product‑based business in Kent in their search for an experienced Finance Controller. Operating across multiple sales channels—e‑commerce, trade, retail and commercial projects—the organisation continues to scale both in the UK and internationally. 

This is a senior, hands‑on, commercially focused role that sits at the heart of the business. You will work closely with the leadership team and department heads to improve financial discipline, support strategic decision‑making, and drive operational performance across sales, marketing, operations, product and purchasing.

If you enjoy being more than “just the numbers person” and want to influence how a business operates day‑to‑day, this role offers genuine impact and visibility.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Partner daily with senior management and department heads to embed strong financial control and commercially sound decision‑making.

·       Review, validate and enhance monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and reporting packs.

·       Provide clear financial insight to support operational decisions across pricing, discounts, stock, staffing and marketing spend.

·       Analyse margins, landed costs, customer profitability and channel performance.

·       Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial risk monitoring.

·       Implement and improve financial procedures across all departments.

·       Support stock forecasting, supplier management, cost analysis and international purchasing.

·       Oversee VAT, compliance and other statutory reporting requirements.

·       Lead daily finance operations including payment approvals, reconciliations and payroll validation.

·       Manage and develop the Finance Assistant, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of all core finance processes.

·       Strengthen systems and data integrity across finance platforms (e.g., Xero, e‑commerce and operational systems).

 

Profile:

·       Qualified or QBE Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).

·       Strong background in financial control and management accounts.

·       Experience within stock‑based, product‑led, e‑commerce, retail, manufacturing or distribution environments.

·       Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with multi‑system environments.

·       Ability to partner with non‑finance stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly.

·       Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable challenging decisions where needed.

·       Hands‑on, detail‑driven and motivated by improving processes and business performance.

·       Thrives in a fast‑paced and evolving environment with broad exposure across the business.

 

On Offer:

·       £70k - £75k basic salary

·       A highly influential role where your insights will directly shape business decisions.

·       Opportunity to work closely with an entrepreneurial leadership team.

·       A varied, commercially focused position extending far beyond traditional month‑end reporting.

·       Excellent exposure across all departments with the chance to drive positive change.

·       Stability, autonomy and the ability to make a measurable impact in a growing organisation.

 

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Dan Gladwin

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