Financial Controller

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited in Ipswich is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead the finance function and align it with strategic growth. You will manage a small, capable team, ensure robust governance and external reporting, and partner with leadership to drive performance across the business.

The role emphasizes commercial partnering, insightful management information, and developing a high-performing finance function that adds value beyond numbers.

Qualifications

• This role requires a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven track record in strengthening controls and delivering robust reporting.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire the finance team with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust financial control, governance, statutory compliance and external reporting.
• Enhance management reporting and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive performance and commercial outcomes.
• Drive improvements to finance systems, processes and controls to enable growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, year-end reporting and audit.

Skills

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Chartered Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Highly Confidential Opportunity Financial Controller

We have been retained to appoint a Financial Controller on behalf of an established and well–run organisation with ambitions to grow.

The business has established a strong market position and is entering its next phase of operational excellence, investment and sustainable growth. Supported by an ambitious and experienced leadership team, this appointment offers an excellent opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to shape the future finance function and play a key role in the organisation's continued success.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the financial control function, ensuring robust governance, compliance and reporting, while helping to develop finance as a true commercial business partner. Alongside leading and developing the finance team, you will enhance management information and reporting, delivering meaningful insight that supports better decision–making across the business.

This is an opportunity to build on strong foundations, drive continuous improvement and develop a finance function recognised for adding value, not simply reporting the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire the finance team, embedding a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust financial control, governance, statutory compliance and external reporting.
• Enhance management reporting and financial analysis, providing value–added insight to support strategic and operational decision–making.
• Partner with senior leaders to improve business performance and influence commercial outcomes.
• Drive improvements to finance systems, reporting processes and controls to support future growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, year–end reporting and external audit.
• Support strategic projects and wider business initiatives.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance leadership role. Combining strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, you will have a track record of strengthening financial controls, improving reporting and developing high–performing teams. You will be a collaborative and solutions–focused leader who enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve performance, challenge constructively and influence decision–making. Above all, you will bring integrity, sound judgement and a passion for continuous improvement, with the ambition to help shape the future of a successful and growing organisation.

Confidentiality

Given the confidential nature of this appointment, further information will be shared with suitably qualified candidates following an initial confidential discussion.