Overview

This role is a 12-month contract for a Founding Partner of The CFO Practice | CFO and Finance Director Search for Investor-Backed Companies. Hybrid working – HQ based in Milton Keynes. The CFO Practice is partnering with a global, private equity-backed business with revenues of circa £20m, headquartered in Milton Keynes, seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead financial operations across the group.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the Group Financial Controller will drive financial performance, compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Poland, Dubai, and India.

• Lead the delivery of timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and annual management reports, as well as statutory accounts.
• Consolidate group accounts, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAP requirements.
• Oversee year-end audit processes, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Maintain robust internal controls, continuously improving accounting policies and processes.
• Ensure timely completion and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee VAT, tax, and other regulatory filings, ensuring full compliance.

ERP & Systems Oversight

• Drive the implementation, enhancement, and optimisation of ERP systems across the group.
• Monitor system performance and integrity to ensure high-quality financial reporting.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Manage group-wide cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and payment approvals.
• Oversee credit facilities, corporate card management, and insurance renewals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the UK finance team, while supporting regional finance leads internationally.
• Chair weekly finance meetings and conduct regular performance reviews.

Strategic Support

• Partner with General Managers and the CFO to shape business plans and support key decision-making.
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to guide strategic initiatives, including M&A activity.

The Person

This is a high-profile opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing international business. The successful candidate will oversee the group’s financial control framework and act as a strategic partner to the leadership team.

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• 10+ years’ experience with strong SME exposure.
• Strong technical finance expertise – IFRS, multi-currency consolidation, and audit.
• Hands-on cash flow, balance sheet, and working capital management.
• Proven leadership skills with experience of senior management and board-level stakeholder engagement.
• Commutable to Milton Keynes.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Manufacturing

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