Financial Controller

• We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join us on a 6 to 12 month fixed term contract to start asap! 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.
• While we offer flexibility, this role requires attendance at our Winnersh office at least once per week to support collaboration with key stakeholders and maintain a strong connection to the business.
• We can only consider candidates who are immediately available or have a notice period of no more than two weeks.

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 management, liquidity planning and payment controls.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE and corporation tax compliance, coordinating with external advisers where required.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures and governance frameworks to support a strong internal control environment.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, system optimisation and implementation projects to improve efficiency, scalability and controls.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and FP&A to provide financial insight, performance analysis and decision support across the business.
• Partner with FP&A on cash flow management and budgeting & forecasting rounds.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, accountants, banks, and other finance partners.

What do you need?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Min 3 years experience in a Financial Controller role.
• Experience with inventory processes including purchase orders, prepaid orders, consignment stock, and cost of goods sold.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management and statutory accounts.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow in a growing business.
• Experience implementing systems and optimising the utilisation of systems.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with experience scaling, managing and developing teams.
• Excellent attention to detail alongside the ability to think strategically.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience within healthcare, pharmacy, e-commerce, or regulated industries.
• Experience working in a scale-up environment.
• Experience using Xero, ADP, ApprovalMax, ExpenseIn, FloQast and similar systems.

What we offer

• Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three) + 8 bank holidays.
• Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions.
• Flexibility and Wellness: Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, private healthcare and more.
• Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams with support to grow your skills and impact on the business.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave.

About Us

• Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments.
• Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients' lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.