Financial Controller

  • Hays
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • Feb 09, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Financial Controller job for an automotive company based in Milton Keynes paying £75,000-£85,000

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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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