Financial Controller

FryerMiles; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

FryerMiles is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a 5-month contract in Wantage. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week in the office, with a day rate of £400–£500 outside IR35. You will lead financial reporting, controls and process improvements while supporting growth and acquisitions.

You will manage month-end closes, provide insightful reporting and partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes. ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified candidates strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience as Financial Controller or similar leadership role.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management accounts process across multiple legal entities.
• Manage and deliver an accurate and timely month-end close.
• Produce high-quality management reporting, including budget variance analysis and financial insights.
• Monitor cash flow and identify opportunities to improve working capital.
• Support year-end audit activities and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist with financial due diligence and finance support for acquisitions.
• Help optimise finance systems and processes for efficiency and controls.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide guidance to finance team members.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and commercial support.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

ERP implementations

Job description

Financial Controller – 5 Month Contract – £400 – £500 per day (Outside IR35) – Wantage, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Overview

FryerMiles is delighted to be supporting a growing, private equity-backed organisation who is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support the senior finance leadership team during an exciting period of growth, business transformation and acquisition activity.

This is a hands‑on role for a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly add value across financial reporting, financial controls, process improvement and team support. You'll play a key role in ensuring the finance function continues to operate efficiently while supporting strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management accounts process across multiple legal entities.
• Manage and deliver an accurate and timely month‑end close.
• Produce high‑quality management reporting, including budget variance analysis and financial insights.
• Monitor cash flow and identify opportunities to improve working capital, including debtors, creditors and inventory.
• Support year‑end audit activities and act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Assist with financial due diligence and finance support for acquisitions.
• Help optimise finance systems and processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide guidance and support to members of the finance team.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and commercial support.

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level.
• Experience operating within fast‑paced and changing environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance system migrations.
• Previous experience within a private equity‑backed business.
• Exposure to acquisitions, integrations or financial due diligence.