Financial Controller

Financial Controller Birchington - on site Paying £65k

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

Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.