Financial Controller - Biotechnology

A Financial Controller is required for an exciting and innovative biotech start up, based in Nottingham. The company is going through a very dynamic phase in its development, to support the ongoing growth, there is a need for a talented and motivated Financial Controller and business partner.

• Provide ownership and management of financial operations.
• Assist the leadership team with developing strategies and plans.
• Responsibility for all aspects of the monthly management and financial information for the organisation. This includes analysis, interpretation, and presentation of management information to the Board.
• Manage the processes for formulating financial forecasting and budgets, oversee the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Ensure cash flow forecasts are appropriate for the organisation’s operations.
• Manage foreign exchange and optimise cash flow through money market investments
• Control of financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems.
• Presentation of annual accounts with recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and corporate reporting, policies and regulations.
• Overseeing all external financial activities e.g., payroll, pensions, annual accounts and returns.
• Maintain relations with key external partners and stakeholders.
• Review all formal finance and IT related procedures.
• Establish and implement appropriate tax planning strategies, including oversight of the R&D tax credits in the UK, Australia and the US.
• A proactive and flexible approach with the ability to work strategically as part of the leadership team and operationally within the wider team.
• A self-starter who has the drive and determination to deliver on ambitious strategic objectives.
• The ability to lead and manage situations with a collaborative and balanced approach.
• The ability to build and manage strong relationships with internal and external parties.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define, develop and implement complex concepts with a high degree of accuracy.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be able to summarize in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Strong problem solver, able to identify key areas for improvement.

You will be a qualified accountant with 3+ years post qualified experience. Must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, can-do environment. You will have a motivated attitude with an enthusiasm and desire to work in a fast growing environment. You will be adaptable, agile and curious, with the ability to assist the CEO in a wide variety of areas. You will have high intellect with the ability to work with exceptionally high achievers, who are leaders in their field.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.