Job Description
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.