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