Finance Manager / Financial Controller

• Annual Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
• Location: Dover
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Office Based

We are offering a rare opportunity for a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to take full, autonomous control of the finance function within a successful, long-standing logistics business. This role is not just about maintaining the numbers; it's about shaping how finance supports the wider business, partnering with senior leadership, and building a function that leaves a lasting legacy. If you're looking for a role where your impact is visible and valued, this position offers both ownership and influence in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the finance function day-to-day.
• Own the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and strong financial control.
• Lead all core finance activities, including management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Provide commercial insight to senior leadership, supporting decision-making across the business.
• Oversee multi-entity financial control, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Manage VAT, payroll and statutory compliance across UK and European jurisdictions.
• Improve and strengthen processes and controls.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to MDs and operational teams.
• Line manage a Purchase Ledger Clerk, ensuring smooth transactional finance delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a Finance Manager / Financial Controller or similar role, within the logistics | transport | freight industry - essential.
• Strong experience in EU VAT and tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of VAT returns and ensuring compliance across multiple European jurisdictions - essential.
• Proven background in reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and add value.
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working on-site in a dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• Company car.
• Benenden Health.
• Life insurance.
• Death in Service x4.
• Free parking on-site.

To apply for this Finance Manager / Financial Controller position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.