Financial Controller – Manufacturing – Maidstone
Financial Controller – Manufacturing – Maidstone
Salary: £75,000 + Bonus
The Challenge
A growing manufacturing business in Maidstone required a Financial Controller to professionalise reporting, improve stock controls and support an upcoming ERP implementation.
Despite advertising nationally, the business struggled to attract candidates with manufacturing experience and strong systems expertise.
The Farrer Barnes Process
Following a detailed briefing with the Managing Director and Finance Director, we identified key requirements including:
Manufacturing and inventory accounting experience
ERP implementation exposure
Team management capability
Ability to business partner with operations
Using our established Kent network, we approached passive candidates and completed a targeted search campaign.
A shortlist of three candidates was delivered within one week.
The Result
Financial Controller appointed on a package of £75,000
Offer accepted within 48 hours
Candidate commenced employment within six weeks of instruction
Reporting processes improved significantly during the first quarter