Financial Controller | Cambridgeshire - Onsite
hace 1 mes
Cambridge
Financial Controller | Cambridgeshire - Onsite | Global Travel Required| £60k -£70k Reporting to the CEO, this role owns day-to-day finance operations, financial planning, and the development of scalable systems and processes. You’ll work closely with scientists, engineers, and senior leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong cash management, and well-run financial operations in a fast-growing environment. What you’ll do 📘 Maintain accurate financial records in Xero 📩 Manage AP/AR, invoicing, and payment cycles 📅 Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings 📊 Produce management accounts, cash flow reports, and 12–24 month forecasts 📝 Prepare Board papers and support leadership with financial insights 🤝 Coordinate with external accountants on payroll, statutory accounts, VAT, and filings 💸 Track project and production costs with correct allocation 🛒 Manage procurement, POs, supplier relationships, and ordering of materials/equipment 🔎 Support budget owners across scientific and engineering teams ⚙️ Keep financial systems up-to-date and improve processes and workflows 📈 Provide weekly dashboards and cash updates to the CEO 🧭 Partner on financial strategy, cost control, and capital planning Must Have 🎓 Qualif...