At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial processes and provide strategic insights to drive business performance.
- Company: Dynamic organisation in Suffolk with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Annual bonus, generous leave, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor and lead a finance team in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with strong management accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
We're looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing and dynamic organisation in Suffolk.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting business performance, driving financial controls, and providing valuable commercial insight.
This could be suitable for qualified management accountants, financial accountants or finance managers looking for a step up to financial controller level.
Equally ambitious auditors and practice trained accountants would be encouraged to apply.
About the Role
Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, overseeing budgeting and forecasting activities, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
This is a hands-on role that combines financial control, business partnering, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and year-end financial processes
- Prepare and review management accounts
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting
- Oversee VAT and other regulatory submissions
- Support external audit requirements
- Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
- Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team
- Support strategic business initiatives through financial insight
About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Strong management accounting and financial control experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge
- Previous team management experience
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- What's on Offer
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
If you're looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact and contribute to a growing organisation's success, we'd love to hear from you.
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Financial Controller in Bury St Edmunds employer: Heap & Co - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialists
Heap & Co is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a clear pathway to advance from Assistant Accountant to Finance Manager within just a few years. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while providing access to mentorship from seasoned finance professionals, ensuring you gain invaluable experience in management accounts and financial reporting.
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Heap & Co - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
