Our client is a well-established and growing SME providing specialist engineering and technical services across the UK. The Financial Controller will lead a small finance and systems team, overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, and compliance across the business. The role combines technical accounting with commercial insight, providing support to senior management in both strategic and operational decisions. The successful candidate will also contribute to process improvement, systems development, and the ongoing enhancement of financial controls. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a small finance team, maintaining professional standards and efficiency Prepare management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and year-end reporting Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements Support senior management with financial insight and commercial decision-making Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an SME or owner-managed business. Strong technical accounting and reporting skills are essential, along with a hands-on approach and commercial awareness. Experience with finance systems and process improvement is highly desirable. Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 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