Financial Controller (SAAS)

Company: Hays
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Financial Controller role, you will own UK finance operations for a fast-growing BioTech in London. You’ll report to the CFO and UK MD, lead the finance function, and help scale the business as it expands with pharma partnerships. You’ll balance hands-on financial reporting with strategic input to operations, while building a high-performing team. The role offers a dynamic growth path, a flexible hybrid setup, and the chance to influence UK expansion and tax strategy.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible hybrid model
  • first-class office culture
  • attractive salary

Responsibilities

  • Full ownership of financial reporting
  • Lead and grow the finance team, including recruitment
  • Coordinate with external advisers and auditors (including R&D tax)
  • Provide strategic input to operations and the UK MD
  • Navigate a highly dynamic growth environment

Key requirements

  • Background in SME and corporate finance environments
  • Passion for scale-up and biotech sector
  • Interest in process improvement
  • Experience in team building
  • Knowledge or interest in R&D tax considerations
  • team leadership
  • process improvement
  • strategic thinking
  • financial reporting
  • R&D tax coordination
  • tax advisory coordination

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Posted: September 25th, 2026