Financial Controller

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Financial Controller | Lincolnshire | Hybrid Working | Up to £80,000 + Benefits (DOE)

An Outstanding Opportunity to Join a Growing Manufacturing Business.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Controller to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Lincolnshire.
The company has established a strong position within its sector through innovation, investment and a commitment to delivering high-quality products. With ambitious plans for continued growth, they are seeking a commercially focused finance leader who can provide robust financial control, support operational decision-making and help drive business performance.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, this is a highly visible role offering genuine influence across the organisation.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional reporting role.

You'll take ownership of the finance function, lead and develop an established finance team and provide the financial insight needed to support a dynamic and evolving business. The role offers excellent breadth, combining strong financial stewardship with commercial involvement across the wider organisation.
Leading a finance team that includes qualified, part-qualified and transactional finance professionals, you'll play a key role in ensuring the finance function continues to support the business as it grows.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a finance team comprising qualified, part-qualified and transactional finance professionals
Ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
Deliver detailed variance analysis and performance reporting
Support strategic decision-making through commercial analysis and insight
Oversee cash flow management and working capital performance
Maintain robust financial controls and governance procedures
Ensure balance sheet integrity and reconciliation processes are maintained
Coordinate year-end accounts preparation and audit requirements
Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers
Drive process improvement and finance efficiency initiatives
Support operational management with meaningful financial information and analysis
Contribute to business improvement and growth projects as required
About You

We're seeking a qualified accountant who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on and commercially focused approach.
You'll be comfortable operating within a busy environment, capable of balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day financial leadership.

Essential

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Previous experience operating within a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or comparable senior finance position
Alternatively, an ambitious and technically strong finance professional ready to step into their first Financial Controller role
Strong financial and management reporting experience
Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Ability to lead, develop and motivate finance teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on and commercially focused approach
Desirable

Manufacturing sector experience
Experience within stock-intensive environments
Exposure to multi-site, multi-entity or group structures
Background within a growing or evolving business environment
What's on Offer?

Salary up to £80,000 plus benefits, depending on experience
Hybrid working
A broad and varied Financial Controller remit
Direct exposure to the Finance Director, Managing Director and senior leadership team
Leadership responsibility for an established finance team
Significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance
The chance to join a successful business entering an exciting phase of growth
Apply

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional seeking a position with genuine responsibility, visibility and scope to make an impact. If you're looking for a commercially focused Financial Controller role within a growing manufacturing environment, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

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