Financial Controller

Role overview

Our client seeks an experienced Financial Controller to own financial reporting, control, and commercial finance for a growing healthcare business based in Milton Keynes. The role will partner with the CFO and senior leadership to strengthen financial governance, drive cash and margin improvement, support pricing and commercial decision making, and help scale the business responsibly. This is a hands on role combining monthly close, management reporting and systems ownership with business partnering across operations, commercial and supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full financial close and reporting cycle including monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasts and timely board packs.
• Own budgeting and forecasting processes; deliver rolling forecasts, scenario modelling and variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Drive cash, working capital and treasury management including debtor control, inventory oversight and supplier payment strategies.
• Strengthen financial controls and compliance by owning month end controls, SOX style checklists where applicable, tax and statutory filing coordination and audit support.
• Commercial finance partnering: support pricing, margin analysis, bid/tender financials, product profitability and channel performance.
• Systems and process improvement: lead ERP/MRP financial integration, improve PO/GRN/invoice workflows and automate routine finance tasks to improve accuracy and reduce cycle time.
• Manage and develop finance team members and external advisors including payroll, VAT agent and auditors; set clear responsibilities, KPIs and development plans.
• Support investor and lender reporting and due diligence requests; present clear, concise financial narratives to non finance stakeholders.
• Ad hoc strategic projects such as M&A support, cost transformation programmes and implementation of new finance policies.

Experience skills and attributes

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with strong technical foundations in UK accounting and tax.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (experience in manufacturing, medical devices or healthcare product environment desirable but not mandatory).
• Practical ERP/MRP experience including responsibility for financial configuration, month end integration issues and delivering user adoption.
• Strong commercial finance skills: pricing, margin improvement, contract review and commercial modelling.
• Hands on technical skills in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools; experience with Sage, Xero, Netsuite or similar ERPs advantageous.
• Proven control mindset with experience improving processes, implementing policies and supporting audits.
• Excellent communicator and business partner: able to translate numbers into clear actions and influence across operations, sales and senior management.
• Organised, pragmatic and delivery focused with a track record of meeting deadlines under pressure.

Success measures and KPIs

• Monthly management accounts delivered within agreed SLA with zero material adjustments.
• Accurate rolling forecast and variance commentary produced each month.
• Improved cash conversion days and reduction in aged debt and excess inventory over 12 months.
• Implemented finance controls and successful audit outcomes with reduced control exceptions.
• ERP/MRP financial integration milestones delivered on time and data accuracy improved.
• Commercial impact: measurable margin improvement initiatives delivered and support provided to secure profitable contracts.

Package and how to apply

• Salary range: £80 £90k (commensurate with experience) + pension
• Reports to CFO.
• Location Milton Keynes with occasional travel to site and key customers.
• To apply send CV and a short cover note summarising your relevant manufacturing or healthcare finance experience and one example of a systems or cash improvement you led.