Financial Controller | Kent | £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits (including 10% annual bonus)
The Opportunity
This is an interesting manufacturing SME (£10m turnover) amid a period of change and transformation. The CEO is looking for a seasoned, proactive and diligent Finance Manager / FC to join them on a permanent basis.
There has been lots going on – plenty of ongoing investment in stabilisation and growth. Your role is vital – overhauling the existing financial processes and controls, driving rigor into the financial accounting and monthly reporting for the group. Providing timely and reliable insights for the SLT and Directors.
It’s a hands-on position (managing 2 clerks) and you need to be someone who is comfortable rolling up sleeves and getting into the nitty gritty. It’s a chance to put your stamp on the finance function and build from the ‘bottom up’.
You’ll enjoy lots of variety and autonomy – it’s a grown up setting and you will be working with a pragmatic, experienced and professional CEO.
The role is involved in all aspects of the day to day financial reporting and management for the business – management accounting, balance sheet integrity, cash management and reporting, forecasting. You’ll be adding heaps of value in an agile small business on a growth trajectory.
This is a cracking opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / FC / Head of Finance who wants to continue to add value in an SME amid change.
Hands on, varied, welcoming SME setting, chance to make a difference.
Required:
- CIMA. ACCA or ACA qualified.
- Ability to demonstrate experience of successfully managing the finance function for an SME (circa £10m – £30m turnover).
- Experience of a manufacturing / distribution environment.
- Hands on approach to getting down into the numbers / systems / processes to embed excellent controls.
- Ability to collaborate and work with colleagues across all functions of the business.
- A naturally inquisitive and proactive approach.
Great opportunity within a growing manufacturing SME.
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| Job Category | Accountancy & Finance |

