Financial Controller

Insite Group; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative life sciences organization is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers the chance to oversee financial operations while providing strategic insights to senior leadership. With responsibilities ranging from financial reporting to budgeting and forecasting, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving financial success. The company values professional growth and offers a competitive salary along with an attractive bonus scheme, making it an ideal opportunity for ambitious finance professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Employee ownership scheme participation

Structured professional development and mentoring

Employee assistance programme

Additional discretionary leave for birthday and work anniversary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification UK experience required.
• Proven ability to analyze and communicate financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly financial close process and reconciliations.
• Provide financial guidance to operational teams and project managers.
• Develop and implement improved financial controls and processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting and Forecasting

Advanced Excel Skills

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualification

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PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP

HYBRID - Bishops Stortford

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY: Financial Controller for Leading Life Sciences Organisation

Our client, a progressive life sciences company near Bishops Stortford, seeks an accomplished Finance Manager to join their expanding team. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for Practice trained professionals looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic commercial environment.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Financial Director, this permanent position offers hybrid working. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations whilst providing strategic business insight across the organisation. Based in the Bishops Stortford area area on the Hertfordshire and Essex border with great public transport links and free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly financial close process and reconciliations
• Contribute to management accounts and financial reporting
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and forecasting
• Provide financial guidance to operational teams and project managers
• Develop and implement improved financial controls and processes
• Manage accounts receivable/payable functions including query resolution
• Support external audit requirements and compliance activities
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and assist with R&D tax credit claims
• Establish standardised financial procedures and documentation
• Potential for team leadership as the organisation continues to grow
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification with UK practice training preferred
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification UK experience
• Proven ability to analyse and communicate financial information effectively
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Experience in fast-growth organisations
• Exposure to M&A activities (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Clear ambition for career progression in finance
• Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 per annum
• Attractive performance-based bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days office/2 days home)
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional discretionary leave for birthday and work anniversary
• Employee ownership scheme participation
• Structured professional development and mentoring
• Employee assistance programme
• International exposure working with global stakeholders

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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