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.
*Strengthen systems and data integrity across finance platforms (e.g., Xero, e-commerce and operational systems).
Profile:
*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.
*Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment with broad exposure across the business.
On Offer:
*£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.