Financial Controller (SAAS)

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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