Founding Financial Controller – Growth & Acquisitions

IPS Finance; Baildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car allowance

25 days' holiday

Job summary

IPS Finance is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting across the group and subsidiaries. You will report to senior leadership, gaining exposure to ownership, and involvement in acquisitions and funding activity as the group grows.

The role offers broad influence and a clear path to FD, with responsibilities spanning management reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and KPI analysis across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in multi-entity group.
• Excellent financial reporting rigour.
• Commercially sharp with ability to influence decisions.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting System skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts across the group.
• Prepare consolidated management reporting and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Partner with finance teams across subsidiaries to align reporting standards.
• Provide commercial analysis and KPI reporting for decision making.
• Monitor financial controls, flag risks and drive process improvements.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate on business improvement projects and systems upgrades.
• Contribute to acquisitions and growth initiatives as the group expands.
• Assist in board reporting and financial commentary.

Skills

Commercially sharp

Excellent financial reporting

Strong Excel skills

ERP/accounting systems experience

Travel willingness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

IPS Finance is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting across the group and subsidiaries. You will report to senior leadership, gaining exposure to ownership, and involvement in acquisitions and funding activity as the group grows.

The role offers broad influence and a clear path to FD, with responsibilities spanning management reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and KPI analysis across multiple sites.