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Financial Controller

Job in Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listing for: New Appointments Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We're partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Financial Controller/Head of Finance.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for leading the finance function, delivering robust financial control, insightful reporting, and supporting commercial decision-making across operations, supply chain and business performance.

You'll play a key role in driving financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and forward-looking planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Lead month-end close and management accounts delivery
✔ Own financial controls, statutory reporting, audit and compliance
✔ Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling processes
✔ Provide commercial insight through reporting, analysis and performance tracking
✔ Partner with operational teams to improve cost control and margin performance
✔ Manage cash flow, working capital and capital investment analysis
✔ Drive systems, reporting and process improvements
✔ Lead and develop the finance team

Ideal Background:

✔ Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
✔ Financial Controller experience within manufacturing, FMCG or multi-site operations
✔ Strong financial reporting, audit and control expertise
✔ Commercially minded with strong analytical capability

Experience with ERP systems (Sage 200 advantageous)
✔ Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
✔ Hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles
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