Rutherford Briant
Group Financial Controller
Group Financial Controller at Rutherford Briant, based in Ipswich, East Anglia, paying £85,000 - £90,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £85,000 - £90,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Ipswich, East Anglia
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 82% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 57450443
About the role
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 up to 50%
- Opportunity to progress into a wider Directorial position
Reference: 57450443 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · Listed via Rutherford Briant
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