Financial Controller | West Kent – Hybrid | Up to £70k + Bonus + Excellent benefits

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an interesting product based business in a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting to the Finance Director and managing a team of 6. You will be joining a business with a great culture and a collaborative team, so they are looking for someone likeminded to join them.

In this role you will will be responsible for the UK’s day to day financial accounting, transactional processing, month end controls and reviews, and cash and working capital management. You will also be managing a team so you must have previous experience of managing finance teams.

Key accountabilities in addition to the day to day running of the finance function:
• Supporting FD with the development of the financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting
• High-level financial reporting and analysis
• Regular budget consolidation
• Cash flow management
• Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
• Stakeholder management
• Overview of Payroll
• Financial risk management

Qualifications and experience required:
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Good understanding of PAYE and VAT
• Exceptional staff management background
• Project management
• Proven leadership achievements
• Excellent communicator
• Strong IT skills