via Reed · 21 August 2026 ·32 days ago

Group Financial Controller

Rutherford Briant
Ipswich Full-time GBP 85,000 – 90,000
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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

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