Financial Controller
IPS Finance
This role sits at the centre of the finance function, working closely with operational leadership and senior management to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, and provide commercially focused insight. The successful candidate will take ownership of core financial processes while acting as a key partner to the wider business on performance, forecasting, and investment decisions.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the month end close process and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
- Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary
- Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
- Support the development and maintenance of a strong financial control environment
- Act as a key contact for external and internal audit activity
- Manage overhead reporting and partner with departmental managers on cost control
- Support and challenge operational stakeholders on business performance and spending decisions
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital
- Provide scenario modelling and financial analysis to support decision-making
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure reporting, and project governance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting
Excellent employer pension contribution
Hybrid working policy, 2-3 days required in the offices
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.