Financial Controller

Location Birchington
Salary Paying £65k
Contract Permanent
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We are partnering with a well-established, privately owned business operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company continues to grow and invest in its operations, offering a dynamic and commercially focused working environment.


This is a pivotal Financial Controller position, leading the finance function and working closely with the senior leadership team. The role offers a blend of strong financial control and forward-looking commercial insight, providing a genuine opportunity to influence operational performance and strategic decision-making across the business.


Key Responsibilities
•    Lead the month-end process, delivering timely and accurate management accounts
•    Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with UK GAAP, and statutory reporting
•    Own the audit process and external stakeholder relationships
•    Deliver insightful management reporting, including variance and performance analysis
•    Partner with operational teams to drive improved margins, cost control, and efficiency
•    Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning across the business
•    Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production cost monitoring
•    Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation
•    Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting (including ERP development)
•    Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement


Candidate Profile
•    Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
•    Proven Financial Controller experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or operational environments
•    Strong technical grounding in financial control, reporting, and audit
•    Experience working with ERP systems (Sage 200 advantageous)
•    Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
•    Ability to translate financial data into meaningful commercial insight
•    Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
•    Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leadership
•    Experience within food manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable


What’s on Offer
•    Circa £65k Basic Salary
•    Opportunity to join a growing, well-invested business with strong market presence
•    A broad and visible role with genuine impact across operations and strategy
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Dan Gladwin

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