FINANCE DIRECTOR

Conrad Consulting; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and operations in Ipswich. This role requires a hands-on leader with solid experience in senior finance roles, a sharp commercial mindset, and strong technical skills to help drive business growth. The position offers a competitive salary and development opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Long-term development opportunities

Performance-related incentives

Qualifications

• Solid experience in senior finance roles, such as Finance Manager or Director.
• Hands-on leadership style with an ability to influence board-level decisions.
• Strong technical background in financial systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the board to provide insightful financial analysis.
• Oversee daily finance operations ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Financial analysis

Leadership

Technical knowledge of financial systems

Communication

Job description

Conrad Consulting have an exciting new full-time position available with a fast-growing, forward-thinking business based in the Ipswich area. We're looking for a Finance Director who's ready to take the lead on financial strategy and make a real impact across the business. If you're hands-on, strategic, and keen to help drive growth, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Take the lead on financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Work closely with the board to provide insightful financial analysis and help shape key strategic decisions
• Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with compliance standards
• Collaborate with department heads to improve performance, drive accountability, and build commercial awareness across the business
• Lead the charge on system improvements and process optimisation to support growth and scalability
• Spot financial risks early, highlight opportunities, and help steer the business toward sustainable success

What We're Looking For:

• Solid experience in a senior finance role-Finance Manager or Director level
• Sharp commercial mindset with the confidence to operate at board level and influence big decisions
• A hands-on leader who enjoys getting stuck in while also keeping the bigger picture in focus
• Strong technical background with great knowledge of financial systems, reporting, and performance metrics
• Clear communicator and team player with the ability to engage, influence, and lead across the business

The Package:

This is a fantastic opportunity with a salary of £55,000 - £70,000, depending on experience. You'll be joining a business that values its leadership team, with long-term development opportunities and performance-related incentives available.

If you consider yourself an ideal candidate for this role, we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.