via reed · 4 June 2026 ·9 days ago

Financial Controller

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Birchington Full-time GBP 65,000 – 65,000
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Financial Controller | Birchington - on site | Paying £65k

We are partnering with a well-established, privately owned business operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company continues to grow and invest in its operations, offering a dynamic and commercially focused working environment.

This is a pivotal Financial Controller position, leading the finance function and working closely with the senior leadership team. The role offers a blend of strong financial control and forward-looking commercial insight, providing a genuine opportunity to influence operational performance and strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end process, delivering timely and accurate management accounts

  • Ensure robust financial controls, compliance with UK GAAP, and statutory reporting

  • Own the audit process and external stakeholder relationships

  • Deliver insightful management reporting, including variance and performance analysis

  • Partner with operational teams to drive improved margins, cost control, and efficiency

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning across the business

  • Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production cost monitoring

  • Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation

  • Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting (including ERP development)

  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement

Candidate Profile
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

  • Proven Financial Controller experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or operational environments

  • Strong technical grounding in financial control, reporting, and audit

  • Experience working with ERP systems (Sage 200 advantageous)

  • Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability

  • Ability to translate financial data into meaningful commercial insight

  • Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leadership

  • Experience within food manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable

What’s on Offer
  • Circa £65k Basic Salary

  • Opportunity to join a growing, well-invested business with strong market presence

  • A broad and visible role with genuine impact across operations and strategy

Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.

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