Our client, a high growth Oxford University spin out, are scaling their operations and require an experienced Financial Controller to support the CFO and ultimately build out the finance function as a whole. The Financial Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the company, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and strong financial governance are in place as the business scales. You will work closely with the CFO on strategic projects including financial modelling and investor reporting, making this a role with genuine breadth and influence beyond a traditional FC position. As the business grows, you will play a key role in building and shaping the finance team around you, identifying resourcing needs, building a team and developing a high-performing function capable of supporting the next stage of the company's growth. This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant who has thrived in an SME, high-growth or start-up environment, where adaptability, and the ability to build and improve processes from the ground are key. Financial Controller key responsibilities: Own the monthly management accounts process end-to-end, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to the CFO and senior leadership team Prepare and present monthly board reporting packs, including variance analysis, commentary and key f...
