Financial Controller

EA First; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bio-tech company in Cambridge is seeking a qualified Finance professional to partner closely with the CFO, a top leader in the industry. This exciting finance role encompasses management accounting, financial reporting, and oversight of treasury and tax functions. Ideal candidates will be technically strong, ambitious, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, looking to grow their careers in a dynamic environment. This is a unique opportunity to learn from an exceptional leader.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified in finance and accounting.
• Strong technical proficiency required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed.
• Ambitious and driven for career progression.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business units for strategic insights.
• Overseeing management accounting and financial reporting.
• Managing year-end financial processes.
• Implementing effective controls.
• Handling treasury and tax responsibilities.
• Supervising a Finance Assistant.

Education

Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

We kick off 2026 partnering exclusively with an exciting bio-tech, and the opportunity to work and learn from a CFO who sits in the top 1% of their peer group.

Whilst it may only be January, we are confident enough to say this will be one of the most exciting roles and firms you can apply to for the whole of 2026.

Why? The CFO. This person exudes in abundance every buzz word you can think of when you look for a good leader. If you want to become the best, learning from the best is a great place to start.

This role will cover:

• Business partnering
• Management accounting
• Year end
• Controls
• Treasury & tax
• Management of a Finance Assistant

You will be:

• Qualified
• Technically strong
• Interpersonally strong
• Ambitious and career driven
• A creative think and problem solver