Financial Controller

Cpl Healthcare; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a Financial Controller for a rapidly growing pharmaceutical start-up based in London. This interim position involves managing financial processes, overseeing a finance team, and ensuring robust accounting practices are in place as the company accelerates its growth. The role also requires excellent communication skills and previous experience in dynamic financial environments, making it an exciting opportunity for driven candidates.

Benefits

Share options

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in a rapidly growing organisation.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Experience during periods of significant change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and project financial forecasts.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Overhaul financial controls and accounting processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Cash flow management

Financial oversight

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Financial Controller – Rapidly Growing Pharmaceutical Start-Up

Job Type: Interim

Location: London

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

An outstanding opportunity at a small pharmaceutical start up. This client has strong external funding and incredible products coming to market. This is an ideal time to join the business as they look to accelerate growth significantly over the next few years. Please note the offer includes share options.

Role Summary

• Production of high-quality management and board packs for internal and external stakeholders

• Handle cash flow management / projections

• Run and develop a small finance team

• Day to day accounting and payroll using Xero

• Overhaul the financial controls, management accounts and finance processes to make sure there are solid foundations for the company’s expected growth trajectory.

• Finalise changeover of systems from Xero from QuickBooks

• Work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment

• Willingness to roll your sleeves up, be willing to assist with things from liaising with banks and auditors to making the tea

Experience required:

• Qualified Accountant with experience gained working within a small but rapidly growing organisation.

• Excellent communication skills: ability to deal with external providers of funding, auditors, banks through to non-Finance professionals within the business

• Experience working in an organisation that has been through a period of significant change and growth

• An interest in business/commercial development of an organisation

• Previous involvement with private equity / venture capital backed companies would be beneficial as would experience of a company that has been through a trade sale