Group Financial Controller

Role: Group Financial Controller Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Package: Up to 120,000 + benefits Location: Milton Keynes About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed term contract to take end-to-end operational and strategic leadership of a multi-faceted finance function.Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as the central point of accountability across Corporate Finance, Transactional Finance, Finance Data, and Finance Transformation. Leading an overall team of approximately 25-30 colleagues (including 4 direct reports), you will ensure high-quality financial reporting, robust balance sheet governance, and smooth execution of ongoing finance change and ERP automation initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic and Operational Leadership: Lead and mentor the Finance Leadership Team across corporate, transactional, data, and transformation verticals, driving a high-performance, continuous-improvement culture.Financial Control and Governance: Oversee accurate, timely consolidated financial reporting, statutory submissions, long-range planning, tax compliance, and working capital management.High-Volume Transactional Oversight: Direct the Transactional Finance function (AP, AR, Cash, Payroll, VAT, PAYE) across a complex, high-volume multi-site operational footprint (50+ sites).Finance Data and Systems Transformation: Lead ongoing finance change programmes, including ERP implementations, system ..... full job details .....