Interim Financial Controller

Financial Controller Location

Hybrid London/Winnersh

Contract

Montu Finance & Legal

£60K

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join us on a maternity cover contract and lead our Finance function through an exciting period of growth.

This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a hands‑on finance leader who can confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function whilst partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making across the business.

You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting, while leading a small but high‑performing finance team. You'll be equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to solve operational challenges as you are presenting financial insights to senior leadership.

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.

• Lead the day-to-day Finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage and develop a small Finance team, providing support, coaching, and direction
• Own the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring robust controls and reporting standards
• Prepare monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, and financial analysis
• Partner with senior leaders to provide commercial insights and support business decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities
• Oversee VAT returns, statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls
• Support strategic projects and business initiatives as the company continues to scale
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, accountants, banks, and advisors

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience producing management and statutory accounts
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow in a growing business
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance 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

• Experience with in healthcare, pharmacy, e-commerce, or regulated industries
• Experience working in a start‑up or scale‑up environment
• Experience using Xero and associated finance systems
• Exposure to inventory, stock accounting, and multi‑entity businesses

• 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 and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave