Financial Controller

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Suffolk is on the lookout for a Financial Controller to drive financial performance and oversee management reporting. This hybrid role involves leading the finance function, providing strategic insights, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in a fast-paced environment. Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

CPD and professional membership fees

Pension

Health insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in Financial Controller or similar role with a track record of managing finance teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management and accounting for the business.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and internal control policies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Financial analysis

IT skills including ERP and PowerBI

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Description: NEW Financial Controller Opportunity - Sudbury, Suffolk - £70,000 to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits

Your new company
Due to significant growth over the last 5 years and investment, our client is looking to recruit a qualified accountant to join the organisation as Financial Controller working on a hybrid basis at their offices in Manningtree, Essex.

Your new role
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial management and accounting for the business, monthly management reporting and board pack with analysis and commentary, manage the annual audit, budgeting and forecasting as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team to provide strategic insight and drive financial performance.

• Lead the finance function, managing a small team of finance professionals
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Oversee cash flow, treasury, and working capital management
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, including ERP and PowerBI

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar Financial Controller or Financial Manager/Senior Management Accountant role
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A keen interest in IT, process improvement, analysis and BI
• Strong experience in ERP and Excel, including modelling and PowerBI
• Experience in a growing or fast-paced business environment is a plus

What you'll get in return

• Be part of an ambitious and supportive team
• Opportunity to shape and influence the finance function
• Career progression in a growing business
• Training and development
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary in the region of £70,000 to £80,000 plus bonus potential
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• CPD and professional membership fees
• Pension
• Health insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

What you need to do now

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