Financial Controller, South Lincolnshire Your new company Hays Senior Finance are working with a growing manufacturing company (part of a group) in South Lincolnshire to recruit a Financial Controller. Your new role This "hands‑on" commercially minded Financial Controller role will see you lead the finance function and support ongoing expansion. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee all day‑to‑day finance and basic HR operations while providing strategic insight to drive performance, including managing monthly accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, KPI production, and year‑end audit requirements. The role will also develop financial reporting packs, ensure compliance with VAT and statutory deadlines, and strengthen financial controls across the business.Working closely with department heads, you will support operational efficiency, lead product costing and margin analysis, approve pricing, implement cost‑saving initiatives, and enhance financial systems and processes as well as managing stock control / regular stock takes. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong analytical skills, excellent organisational ability, and proven experience improving financial processes. You are likely to have a manufacturing background or similar and ERP/costing experience. You will have experience of managing a small team and be used to managing multiple stakeholders at all levels. You will be living within commuting distance of South Lincolnshire as the role is office-based. What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, ambitious team, with significant scope to shape the finance function and influence business strategy. Immediate start available Long term stable role Lovely working environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4774831