Your new companyHays Senior Finance are partnering with an established manufacturing business with annual turnover of approximately £13m, who focus on efficient production and tight margin control, are looking for a commercially driven Financial Controller based in Thetford, Suffolk. Your new roleYou will lead the finance team that is central to operational decision-making and cash management; this role will strengthen the day-to-day financial control and improve reporting to support growth. As the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the monthly management accounts and cash forecasting, which will require you to work closely with all aspects of the business in controlling operational costs. Your primary focus will be protecting and improving margins across production, sales pricing and cost of sales while ensuring robust working capital management (including invoice discounting arrangements). Team leadership - manage, coach and develop the transactional finance team to deliver accurate, timely processing and month-end close. Management accounts - prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and board packs for the Finance Director. Cash management and forecasting - own daily cash position, short-term cash forecasting and weekly cash reporting; optimise working capital and manage invoice discounting processes. AP and AR partnership - work with Accounts Payable and Receivable to enforce controls, reduce days outstanding, and control operational spend. Sto