Financial Controller - 12-month Fixed Term Contract in Cambridge

Qureight’s mission is to accelerate clinical trials and ensure breakthroughs in lung and heart disease reach patients without delay. Our AI-powered data and imaging curation platform enables the analysis of clinical imaging and other healthcare data, helping our customers bring treatments to market, faster. We’re looking for talented people who want their work to matter. With offices in Cambridge and London, you’ll join our multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, and engineers. What unites us is our open culture, continuous learning mindset, and a shared mission to help biopharma run faster, smarter trials.

About the role

This role is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract for maternity cover. The Financial Controller will oversee all accounting functions in the business and will strategically develop the accounting team to ensure that all accounting records are appropriately kept and controlled and that every reported result complies with accounting standards and legislation. As a senior role, the Financial Controller will contribute to the financial strategy of the business and will be pivotal in the development of all internal control policies and procedures in the company. The Financial Controller will also be working alongside department heads and the Senior Leadership Team as needed to support departmental financial reporting and budgeting, procurement, and revenue invoicing. They will also ensure that all financial systems are fit for purpose, are maintained, and that potential areas for improvement are identified and acted on timely.

You will be responsible for...

• Managing all day-to-day accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting and revenue recognition.
• Coordinating the preparation of budget and financial forecasting and reporting and analysing any variances, proposing corrective measures to the business where necessary.
• Preparing and publishing all monthly financial statements.
• Creating reports for Board and Senior Management which identify results, trends and forecasts.
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded and reported in accordance with GAAP.
• Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls.
• Support the HR Team with Payroll and Pensions.
• Coordinating the management of cash flow, debt, debt collection and foreign exchange.
• Actively supervising, managing and coaching the financial team.
• Overseeing the audit process and liaising with external personnel where required.
• Supporting the business with the financial strategy and decision-making processes.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of tax processes including R&D reclaim.

What we need...

• A qualified Accountant with evidence of having run a finance team to produce monthly and annual accounting reports.
• Experience of developing and improving processes and controls to an extent appropriate to support business objectives while maintaining accounting controls.
• Able to work with other packages not related to accounting where appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a financial team to success.

Even better if…

• Happy to take on other activities as required.
• Hands on not afraid of getting into the detail.
• Can-do approach to problem solving.
• Approachable and agile minded.

What can you expect from us

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and enhanced maternity leave.
• A diverse work environment that brings together experts in many fields, including software engineering, devops, data science, machine learning, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and clinical operations.

How to apply

Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match (usually within one week). We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.

Everyone is welcome at Qureight. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply – you may be a great fit, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the application or selection process, please let us know. We will be happy to support you.