Role
Interim Financial Controller (12–18 Month FTC)
Salary
Up to £85,000 + Benefits
Location
Milton Keynes
This is a key interim opportunity for a technically strong Financial Controller to step into a fast-paced environment and provide leadership across core finance functions. You will play a central role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement across processes, while managing a well-established team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a finance team of 8–10 across AP, AR and reporting/tax
* Own the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting
* Maintain full control of balance sheet, P&L and reconciliations
* Oversee transactional finance including accounts payable, receivable and treasury
* Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers and group finance teams
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal controls
* Drive process improvements and optimise finance systems and workflows
* Support budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across the business
* Partner with wider teams to provide financial insight and support decision making
Skills & Experience Required
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on approach
* Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior role
* Experience managing finance teams, including transactional functions
* Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls and compliance
* Confident working with ERP systems and improving processes
* Ability to operate both strategically and in the detail
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
* Experience within manufacturing or FMCG environments
* Exposure to international or group reporting structures
* Background in driving process improvement or transformation