At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage a team, and drive strategic decision-making.
- Company: Fast-growing healthcare business with a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension matching, remote work options, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting chance to work in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Why this job: Join a thriving company and make a real impact in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong leadership and financial management experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join us on a maternity cover contract and lead our Finance function through an exciting period of growth. This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a hands-on finance leader who can confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making across the business.
You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting, while leading a small but high-performing finance team. You'll be equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to solve operational challenges as you are presenting financial insights to senior leadership. As a fast-growing healthcare business, things move quickly here. We're looking for someone who enjoys pace, thrives on variety, and can bring structure, clarity, and commercial thinking to a constantly evolving environment.
What will you be doing?
- Lead the day-to-day Finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage and develop a small Finance team, providing support, coaching, and direction
- Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring robust controls and reporting standards
- Prepare monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, and financial analysis
- Partner with senior leaders to provide commercial insights and support business decision-making
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities
- Oversee VAT returns, statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls
- Support strategic projects and business initiatives as the company continues to scale
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, accountants, banks, and advisors
What do you need?
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management and statutory accounts
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow in a growing business
- Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams
- Excellent attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills
Nice to have
- Experience within healthcare, pharmacy, e-commerce, or regulated industries
- Experience working in a start-up or scale-up environment
- Experience using Xero and associated finance systems
- Exposure to inventory, stock accounting, and multi-entity businesses
What we offer
- Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three) + 8 bank holidays
- Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions
- Flexibility and Wellness: Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, private healthcare and more
- Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
Interim Financial Controller in London employer: Gofractional
Montu is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, particularly for the Interim Financial Controller role. With a focus on employee growth, we offer generous leave, flexible working options, and opportunities to collaborate across teams, ensuring that our employees thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Join us in London or Winnersh and be part of a team that values innovation, strategic thinking, and personal development.
