Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller (permanent hybrid role)

Salary: £95,000 pa + 12.5% annual non contractual bonus
Location: Dartford, Kent

Excellent benefits package including 25 days leave, health care and lots more

Our manufacturing client is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join their successful international business, working closely with the Finance Director to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with business partnering and continuous improvement.

Financial Controller - The Role

As Financial Controller, you will lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and insightful commercial support across the business.

Financial Controller Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business decisions.
• Partner with operational, commercial and supply chain teams to improve profitability and drive cost efficiencies.
• Support capital investment decisions through financial modelling and ROI analysis.
• Ensure statutory reporting, tax compliance and successful external audits.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and risk management.
• Oversee treasury activities, cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.
• Lead finance transformation projects, improving systems, processes and reporting capabilities.

The ideal candidate

• Will have previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience improving finance systems and processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.