Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead day-to-day finance operations. This key leadership role involves managing financial reporting, developing robust financial controls, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and proven leadership skills. Offering up to £65,000 and numerous benefits, this position promises opportunities for career development and impact.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Collaboration with finance director

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience as a qualified accountant.
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to influence and challenge at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Develop and maintain financial controls and procedures.
• Produce accurate financial reports and manage cash flow.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you looking for a role to fully develop your career, have close mentorship from a fantastic Finance Director and lead the day to day finance function?

I'm seeking an experienced and driven Financial Controller to join a growing business in Bury St Edmunds. This is a key leadership role where you will oversee all financial operations, ensure robust financial controls, and provide strategic insights to support the business in achieving its goals. The position is paying up to £65,000 plus many other great benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, managing day-to-day operations including management accounts, statutory reporting, and payroll.
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Partner with senior management to provide commercial insight and support decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and support the implementation of new systems where required.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to influence and challenge at a senior level.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong IT and systems knowledge (experience with ERP systems advantageous).
• Proactive, analytical, and detail-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• If you’re looking for a role that will stretch and develop you, with clear progression opportunities and meaningful impact, apply today!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.