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Financial Controller

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Office-based)
Hours: 20-30 hours per week over 3 or 4 days
Type: Permanent, Part-Time

You will take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership while remaining actively involved in the operational detail. This role suits someone comfortable in a scale-up environment, who thrives on improving processes and driving financial clarity across a complex, evolving business model. You will be supported by an in-house bookkeeper and a fractional CFO (focused primarily on investor relations), giving you autonomy to shape and enhance the finance function.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cashflow and banking
Manage the full cash cycle: purchasing, logistics, inventory, manufacturing, export and fulfilment
Lead budgeting and management reporting
Produce biweekly management updates and monthly board reports
Support investment activities, including investor reporting
Oversee reporting for schemes such as EIS/SEIS, EMI, and grant funding (e.g. Innovate UK)
Identify and implement process improvements to support scaling operations
Provide financial insight and guidance to senior stakeholdersWhat we are looking for:

Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a startup or scale-up environment
Background in FMCG, food & drink, supplements or biotech manufacturing preferred
Strong understanding of operational finance in product-based businesses
Experience with UK and international markets; exposure to US/EU tax compliance is advantageousWhat on offer:

Performance-related bonus
Share options
Company pension
Employee discounts
On-site parkingIf you are a commercially minded finance professional looking to play a key role in a high-growth, entrepreneurial business, this position offers both impact and flexibility.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a role within a fast-scaling business operating across both R&D and consumer product markets. 

The organisation is experiencing strong growth across UK and international channels and is now seeking a finance professional who can combine strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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