Financial Controller
hace 2 días
Sittingbourne
Job Title: Financial Controller (Contract) \n Location: Kent (New Romney) Contract Length: 2-month fixed-term contract Sector: Manufacturing Start Date: Immediate / Short notice preferred Reporting To: Finance Director / Managing Director \n Role Overview \n We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business in Kent on an initial 2-month contract. This is a hands-on role, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and supporting senior management with timely financial insight during a busy operational period. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Full ownership of the finance function, managing month-end close and statutory reporting\n, • Preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis\n, • Cash flow forecasting, monitoring working capital and stock valuation\n, • Budgeting, forecasting, and supporting commercial decision-making\n, • Oversight of cost control within a manufacturing environment, including BOMs and standard costing\n, • Management of balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets\n, • Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and internal controls\n, • Liaison with external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders as required\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior finance staff (where applicable)\n, • Identifying process improvements and efficiencies within finance operations\n\n Skills & Experience Required \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or Qualified-by-Experience\n, • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager\n, • Strong background within manufacturing or production-based environments\n, • Excellent understanding of cost accounting and inventory control\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems\n, • Ability to work autonomously and deliver under tight deadlines\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment\n, • Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset\n, • Adaptable and confident stepping into a short-term contract role\n\n