Qualified FP&A Controller

Position: Qualified FP&A Controller
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