Financial Controller

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Bletchley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes) is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join the leadership team. This board-facing role bridges operational finance and executive decision-making, with a focus on systems change using Microsoft Dynamics.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, possess strong dynamics experience, and have a track record as a Financial Controller leading financial reporting and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fully ACA or ACCA qualified is essential.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics and finance system implementations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with board-level gravitas.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce and present comprehensive board packs.
• Partner with leadership team and present financial narratives to board members.
• Champion finance systems and drive Microsoft Dynamics improvements.
• Oversee month-/quarter-/year-end reporting with strong controls.
• Provide robust financial analysis to support strategic growth.

Skills

Board Presence

Executive Partnering

Commercial Analysis

Leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a commercially minded finance leader with a talent for systems and the gravitas to influence at the board level?

We are partnering with an ambitious, forward-thinking client who is looking for a driven Financial Controller to take a highly visible role within their leadership team. This is not a back-office number-crunching position; it is a highly strategic, face-to-face role where you will bridge the gap between operational finance and executive decision-making.

If you are a Microsoft Dynamics champion who thrives in front of a board and enjoys driving systems change, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly successful and evolving business currently undergoing an exciting phase of operational maturity and growth. They value commercial acumen, proactive problem-solving, and finance professionals who can look beyond the spreadsheet to partner with the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Board-Level Influence: Take full ownership of designing, producing, and presenting comprehensive board packs.

• Executive Partnering: Act as a highly visible, face-to-face partner to the leadership team, with the confidence and communication skills to present financial narratives directly to board members.

• Systems & Process Transformation: Champion the company's finance technology. Lead upcoming system implementations and drive continuous optimization utilizing Microsoft Dynamics.

• Financial Leadership: Oversee all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, ensuring robust financial controls, compliance, and streamlined processes.

• Commercial Analysis: Challenge the status quo, providing robust financial analysis to support strategic growth and profitability initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualifications: Fully ACA or ACCA qualified (this is an essential requirement).

• Systems Expertise: Strong, hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics is mandatory. You must have a proven track record of successful finance system implementations or major upgrades.

• Board Presence: Exceptional interpersonal and face-to-face communication skills. You must possess the professional gravitas to confidently present to, challenge, and advise board members and non-finance stakeholders.

• Experience: A proven background operating as a Financial Controller, with a strong blend of technical accounting knowledge and commercial foresight.