Qualified FP&A Controller – Milton Keynes

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.