Qualified FP&A Controller - Milton Keynes - £80,000-£90,000 - 6 months FTC
We are pleased to be partnering with an employer of choice in Milton Keynes. They are looking for a highly capable Qualified FP&A Controller to join their Finance team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This role is central to delivering high‑quality financial insight, reporting and analysis to senior management, directors and key stakeholders. You’ll play a key part in driving accurate monthly reporting, robust forecasting, and meaningful analysis that supports decision‑making across the business.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll focus primarily on FP&A responsibilities while also supporting wider Finance deliverables. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong analytical capability, excellent Excel skills and a proactive, detail‑driven approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly Accounts & Reporting
* Support the production and delivery of monthly accounts in line with the month‑end timetable.
* Ensure accuracy, transparency and strong rationale behind assumptions.
* Prepare supporting schedules for exceptional items, with a focus on sales and profitability.
* Produce or review reconciliations with a high level of scrutiny, identifying and mitigating risks promptly.
Financial Planning, Analysis & Group Reporting
* Support monthly reporting to internal stakeholders and Group.
* Contribute to accurate forecasts and budgets.
* Review customer performance against costing models, including sales and profitability.
* Conduct root‑cause analysis on performance issues and support corrective actions.
Commercial Business Partnering
* Support the commercial team with tenders and contract analysis.
* Liaise with stakeholders to validate ROI accuracy.
* Build scenario models to support commercial decision‑making.
* Promote understanding of key financial drivers across the business.
Year-End, Audit & J‑SOX Support
* Prepare ad‑hoc schedules and documentation for external auditors.
* Complete year‑end deliverables within departmental deadlines.
* Support J‑SOX audit requirements where needed.
Process Improvement & Financial Controls
* Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.
* Support annual impairment and risk reviews.
Wider Finance Support
* Assist Finance colleagues with functional deliverables as required.
* Review customer contracts for lease classification.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Strong analytical ability, communication skills and attention to detail.
* Proactive, organised and able to work to deadlines.
Desirable:
* Experience using SAP, ideally S4 HANA, with an understanding of core modules