Group Financial Controller

Are you a strategically focused Financial Controller looking to join a large business and take ownership of a high growth accounting function?

An entrepreneurial business based in Ipswich are looking for a Group Financial Controller to lead financial strategy, M&A activity, group reporting and system improvements across a well-known brand.

As a Group Financial Controller you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO contributing to strategy, business decision-making, market analysis and job costings
• Take responsibility for the end-to-end production of the monthly accounts including statutory reporting, treasury, audit, tax and costings
• Be the project-lead on all aspects of profitability, cashflow, forecasts, management reporting and working capital
• Support the acquisition process helping with financial due diligence, integration and business identification
• Drive constant systems, data and process improvements highlighting areas for efficiencies and new reporting tools
• Lead, develop and mentor a growing team of qualified and part-qualified individuals assisting with succession planning and future development

As a Group Financial Controller you will be:

• A qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background working within a multi-layered group of businesses
• Proven at the Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director level
• Knowledgeable across the M&A space working across an acquisitive group

As a Group Financial Controller you will get:

• Salary between £85,000 - £90,000
• Strong Pension
• Excellent Bonus Scheme
• Opportunity to progress into a wider Directorial position