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.