Financial Controller

Reed; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market player in finance in Ipswich is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. You will report directly to the CFO, leading a high-performing finance team and shaping the company's financial future through strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven leadership experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to influence at board level. This role offers a competitive salary, car, bonus, and pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Car

Bonus

Pension

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, and investor reporting.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, and financial compliance.
• Support strategic decision-making across all areas of the business.
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to M&A activity, including appraisal and due diligence.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Finance leadership experience

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of Power BI

Experience with ERP systems

Exposure to systems implementations

Job description

Financial ControllerIpswich

A highly successful and growing business are looking for a FinancialController to join their leadership team. The business is a market leader in its sector and continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the company at a crucial time, reporting directly to the CFO and playing a key role in shaping the financial and operational future of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis
• Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, and investor reporting
• Manage cash flow, treasury, and financial compliance (UK and EU)
• Support strategic decision-making across all areas of the business
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to M&A activity, including appraisal and due diligence

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven finance leadership experience
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at board level
• High attention to detail, resilient, and deadline-driven
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems
• Exposure to systems implementations

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, car, bonus and pension.

If you are looking for a new Financial Controller-level challenge in Suffolk then please apply today.