Financial Controller

IPS Finance; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful financial recruitment firm in Doncaster is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial management and reporting. This role is ideal for an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified professional looking to make an impact in a growing company. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, leading budgeting processes, and managing a finance team. The position offers opportunities for advancement into a Financial Director role.

Qualifications

• Diligent, methodical, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Keen to make a tangible impact in a growing and fast-moving company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support senior management with commercial insight and financial planning.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.
• Support the external audit process.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive and organized

Confident communicator

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience

Job description

Our client, a successful £20 million turnover business based in Doncaster, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their growing team. Supplying a range of specialist products to customers across the UK and overseas, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and service.

The offices are based close to the motorway network and easily commutable with flexible start and finish times.

This is a newly created role that reflects the company's continued growth and ambition. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of day-to-day financial management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across all financial activities.

The ideal candidate will be diligent, methodical, and committed to meeting deadlines. This opportunity could suit an individual looking for a first move from practice or an ambitious finance professional from industry ready to take on a broader, hands‑on position within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support senior management with commercial insight and financial planning
• Manage and develop a small finance team
• Support the external audit process

The Person

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, organised, and able to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage across the business
• Keen to make a tangible impact in a growing and fast‑moving company

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the finance function in a business with a clear growth trajectory and with every opportunity for the role to develop into a future Financial Director position.

If you are interested in this Financial Controller opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities