Financial Controller
7 days ago
Aylesford
Financial Controller | Aylesford - On Site | Paying £70k - £75k DOE 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., • 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., • £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.