Financial Controller
Location: Boston (office based) Ref 2119
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000
39 hours per week
Enhanced holidays & pension
What's on offer:
Growing manufacturing business with strong future prospects
Brand-new purpose-built premises
Senior leadership exposure and influence
Opportunity to shape and improve financial systems and processes
Friendly, supportive working environment
About the Opportunity
This is great opportunity for an experienced FC or Senior Management Accountant. Working for a growing and ambitious manufacturing business based near Boston, Lincolnshire,
We are now recruiting a commercially driven, hands-on Financial Controller to join their leadership team.
This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering real influence across the business. You will provide financial leadership, strategic insight, and operational support to help drive performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance and HR operations of the business, while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership and department heads.
You will strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting processes, and deliver meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Lead all Finance and HR operations
Manage the month-end process including balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts within Group deadlines
Develop and enhance monthly reporting packs to support decision-making
Produce weekly and monthly KPI reports
Lead budgeting, forecasting and detailed cash flow reporting
Report variances against agreed budgets
Ensure year-end audit and statutory accounts are completed on time
Oversee timely and compliant VAT submissions to HMRC
Commercial & Operational Support
Partner with department heads to improve operational efficiencies
Review product costing and conduct margin analysis
Approve pricing to ensure profitability targets are achieved
Drive cost-saving initiatives across the business
Identify and implement system improvements
Oversee stock takes and monitor excess/slow-moving inventory
Stakeholder Management
Act as the main contact for external auditors, the bank, and HMRC
Support the Managing Director with financial analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives
About You
You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.
Experience & Skills
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
Strong ERP system experience; SAP advantageous
Advanced MS Office skills
Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience
Understanding of stock control, product costing and margin management
Manufacturing experience beneficial but not essential
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Confident communicator at all levels
Hands-on leadership style
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Continuous improvement mindset
If you are a commercially minded Financial Controller looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply