Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £75,000.0 to £85,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £75,000-£85,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1HL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4768629_1770366886 |
Summary
Your new company
A well‑known branded business in Milton Keynes is seeking a technically strong Financial Controller to lead its financial and management accounting function. This is a high‑impact role where you will take full ownership of financial accounting, embedding rigour, governance and best‑practice controls across a growing finance team.
Your new role
As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and quality of financial reporting across the group. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the monthly group close process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong financial governance.
- Developing and embedding robust financial controls and process improvements across the business.
- Driving the group year‑end close and managing the external audit process.
- Owning the production of UK statutory accounts and the annual report.
- Shaping, maintaining and improving group accounting policies in line with evolving best practice.
- Leading, coaching and developing the financial accounting team to build capability and process excellence.
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA / ACCA qualified.
- Mid-Senior-level experience in financial reporting, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to transform and uplift core accounting and control processes.
- Experience managing group audit and statutory reporting processes end to end.
What you'll get in return
You'll be joining a respected brand with ambitious growth plans, offering genuine scope to influence the financial control environment and progress your career. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.
What you need to do now
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