Head of Financial Control

Investigo; Milton Keynes; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car allowance

Performance bonus up to 25%

Descripción de la vacante

Investigo is seeking a Head of Financial Control to lead financial control, reporting, working capital and process improvements within a fast-growing organisation in Milton Keynes. You will report to the CFO and join the leadership team, shaping governance and financial discipline across the function.

The role requires a qualified accountant with strong control and reporting experience, capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a high-growth environment.

Formación

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end, year-end and statutory reporting.
• Own balance sheet, reconciliations, financial controls and governance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning with FP&A.
• Provide insight and analysis for strategic decisions.
• Manage cash flow, treasury and working capital performance.
• Lead Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and credit control.
• Act as primary contact for auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.
• Drive finance process improvements, system developments and control enhancements.
• Support acquisitions, integrations and wider transformation initiatives.
• Produce high-quality reporting for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Conocimientos

Financial control leadership

Stakeholder management

Hands-on approach

High-growth experience

Educación

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Descripción del empleo

A rapidly growing, ambitious organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Financial Control to join its leadership team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-profile opportunity to lead financial control, reporting, working capital and process improvement across a business experiencing significant growth and transformation.

This role will suit an accomplished finance leader who enjoys building structure, improving controls and partnering with stakeholders to drive performance in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role

As Head of Financial Control, you will take ownership of the finance function's control environment and reporting processes, ensuring robust governance while supporting the next phase of the company's growth journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading month-end, year-end and statutory reporting activities.
• Owning the balance sheet, reconciliations, financial controls and governance framework.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning alongside the FP&A team.
• Providing insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Managing cash flow, treasury and working capital performance.
• Leading Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and credit control functions.
• Acting as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.
• Driving finance process improvements, system developments and control enhancements.
• Supporting acquisitions, integrations and wider transformation initiatives.
• Producing high-quality reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Developing and mentoring a high-performing finance team.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating at Financial Controller, Head of Financial Control, or similar senior finance leadership level.

You will bring:

• Strong financial control, reporting and governance experience.
• A track record of improving processes, systems and controls.
• Experience operating within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong cash flow, treasury and working capital management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• ERP implementation, systems change or finance transformation exposure.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

£90,000 to £100,000 basic plus company car allowance and performance related bonus up to 25%. Hybrid working 3-4 days office based in Milton Keynes.