Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60,000-£65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1HL |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4757049_1766396752 |
Summary
Your new company
Are you a finance leader with a growth mindset, ready to make a real impact? We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead a high-performing team and ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance within a dynamic, growing organisation. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership to the Financial Accounts team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial data for statutory and group reporting. You will oversee internal controls, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
Your new role
- Lead and develop the Financial Accounting team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust internal controls to mitigate financial risk.
- Oversee external and internal audit processes, representing the business alongside senior leadership.
- Deliver monthly and annual financial statements, segmented reporting and group submissions.
- Manage transactional finance functions.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, VAT and tax regulations.
- Ensure data quality and compliance.
- Support statutory reporting and regulatory requirements, including VAT and corporation tax returns.
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, VAT and tax compliance.
- Proven experience in audit, statutory accounting and internal controls.
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of team development.
- Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively at senior management and group level.
What you'll get in return
You can expect a salary of £60,000-£65,000 and bonus potential of up to 10%, along with a hybrid working policy and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a company car scheme, good pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (with the option to purchase more), private medical insurance, wellbeing support and access to a flexible benefits bank for perks such as gym membership and dental insurance. You'll also enjoy a modern, collaborative office environment, regular company events and opportunities for volunteering and social involvement.
What you need to do now
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