At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, manage month-end close, and support strategic business initiatives.
- Company: Join a dynamic, private equity-backed organisation during an exciting growth phase.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunity to influence financial strategy.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role while driving financial transformation.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong management accounting and leadership experience.
Financial Controller – 5 Month Contract – £400 – £500 per day (Outside IR35) – Wantage, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)
Overview
Fryer Miles 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.
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Financial Controller in Wantage employer: FryerMiles
FryerMiles is an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture and hybrid working arrangements in the picturesque setting of Grove, UK. With competitive salaries and study support, this role as an Accounts Receivable Assistant not only allows you to enhance your financial expertise but also provides ample opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic finance team.
