Financial Controller

Financial ControllerIpswich, SuffolkCompetative Salary (DOE)Fulltime, Permanent Position

Assure Personnel is thrilled to be partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing organisation to appoint a high-calibre Financial Controller at their Ipswich headquarters. As they embark on their next ambitious growth phase, they require a driven, hands-on finance leader to join their Senior Management Team and help steer the business toward its strategic goals.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and the Board, this is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional accounting. You will have genuine influence across the organisation, providing the strategic insight and robust financial control necessary to support a business on a steep upward trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage and mentor a small, capable finance team, overseeing all day-to-day operations.
• Strategic Partnering: Work closely with the MD and Board to provide commercial guidance and detailed monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Lead cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and credit control optimisation.
• Operational Oversight: Act as the business lead for HR, IT, Health & Safety, and Insurance matters.
• Performance Analysis: Support operational efficiency by analysing workshop return rates and labour productivity.
• Compliance & External Relations: Manage payroll, creditor payments, and VAT, while maintaining relationships with auditors and advisors.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiencies by developing financial systems and internal controls to scale with the business.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a commercially minded, proactive finance professional who thrives in an SME environment. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves for hands-on tasks while simultaneously contributing to high-level board discussions.

• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE).
• Experience: A proven track record in a Financial Controller or senior finance role. Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or similar operational sectors is highly advantageous.
• Soft Skills: A confident communicator who can translate complex data for non-financial stakeholders and challenge the status quo constructively.
• Traits: Highly organised, adaptable, and motivated by a fast-paced, growth-oriented culture.

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