Financial Controller – Boston (office based) - £65k–£75k Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant for a growing and ambitious manufacturing business based near Boston. We are recruiting a commercially driven, hands-on Financial Controller to join the leadership team, reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering real influence across the business. As Financial Controller, you will provide financial leadership, strategic insight, operational support to help drive performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and 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. What's on offer to the Financial Controller 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 Enhanced holidays & pension The role of Financial Controller 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 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 Act as the main contact for external auditors, the bank, and HMRC Support the Managing Director with financial analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with strong commercial awareness and a proactive mindset 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