FinancialController

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join us on a 12 month maternity cover. We are a rapidly scaling business and the potential for a future permanent role for the right candidate is very possible. This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. We're looking for an experienced hands-on finance leader who can help us become a 1st rate finance team through continuous learning, improvement, automation and systemisation. A leader that can help us scale from a local finance team to an efficient international finance function. You will lead the Finance function, overseeing financial operations, controls, team leadership and business partnering while driving scalability and continuous improvement. You will also partner with FP&A on the monthly reporting cycle, cash flow management and budgeting & forecasting rounds. And you will partner with the business to enable continuous improvement and strategic decision-making. 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 growing Finance team including the Accounting Team, AP, AR & Payroll, providing support, coaching, and direction. - Support the development of a scalable finance operating model, including international expansion and strategic growth initiatives. - Maintain a robust financial control environment, overseeing risk management, tax compliance, statutory reporting and audit activities. - Own the month-end and year-end close processes, balance sheet integrity and working capital management, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls and strong cash performance. - Oversee treasury activities including banking relationships, cash managemen