Financial Controller

A world-leading research facility centre is currently looking for a Financial Controller to join their Finance function in London. You will be reporting directly into the CFO and you will be tasked The Centre undertakes imaging science research and biomarker development, whilst considering the valuable application of this in early drug development. The role will report to CFO and will have specific responsibility of ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial and management reporting and supporting the CFO with management of fiscal affairs of the company, including external audit, treasury and insurance.

Your responsibilities will be as follow:

• Ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial and management reporting.
• Provide divisional monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting requirements.
• Provide cash flow management and forecasting.
• Provide decision-support to key management stakeholders in achieving targets.
• Support the CFO with management of the fiscal affairs of the Company, including external audit, treasury and insurance.
• Implement new systems in Finance, and of relevance to Finance.
• Providing actionable insights from analysis to drive performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in Finance.

Key Requirements:

• ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Experience of managing the month end close and having produced an accurate commentary.
• Can demonstrate a lead role in the budgeting/forecasting process, including engagement with non-financial stakeholders.
• Possess a strong technical background and be comfortable liaising with auditors.
• Have a "hands-on" approach and be comfortable with working at both a senior and transactional level.
• Possess exposure to systems implementation
• Previous experience of inter-company trading would be an advantage