FinancialController

What is the job? We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join us on a maternity cover contract and lead our Finance function through an exciting period of growth. This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a hands-on finance leader who can confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making across the business. You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting, while leading a small but high-performing finance team. You'll be equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to solve operational challenges as you are presenting financial insights to senior leadership. 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 small Finance team, providing support, coaching, and direction - Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring robust controls and reporting standards - Prepare monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, and financial analysis - Partner with senior leaders to provide commercial insights and support business decision-making - Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities - Oversee VAT returns, statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements - Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement - Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls - Support strategic projects and business initiatives as the company continues to scale - Act as a key point of contact for external audit