The Financial Controller will be number one in Finance overseeing a team of three, and will report into the Managing Director. Reporting into the FD, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in implementing robust financial controls, and improving the overall financial management and reporting infrastructure.Client DetailsWe are exclusively recruiting for a Financial Controller to join our client, a niche business based in West Kent on a full time and permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and demonstrable involvement in business strategy and commercial thinking, within a SME.As Financial Controller, you will drive financial control, enhance reporting processes, and streamline day-to-day operations to better support the business'' growth trajectory.DescriptionFinancial Controller duties include;Produce the monthly finance report within 4 working days of month end, including PandL, balance sheet and cashflow.Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.Submit pension contribution and HMRC files, ensuring compliant.Consult with the management team to produce the annual budget, including profit and loss, balance sheets and cashflow projections, based on business plan targets.Review and challenge (re-tender) our overhead costs on a rolling basis.Liaise with the company accountants/auditors to produce the annual accounts, corporation tax returns, and confirmation statements.Be a member of the ..... full job details .....