Financial Controller

OverviewFinancial Controller - Interim role at a rapidly growing pharmaceutical start-up. Location: London. Salary: £50,000-£55,000. An outstanding opportunity at a small pharmaceutical start up. This client has strong external funding and incredible products coming to market. This is an ideal time to join the business as they look to accelerate growth significantly over the next few years. Please note the offer includes share options.

Role Summary

Production of high-quality management and board packs for internal and external stakeholders

Handle cash flow management / projections

Run and develop a small finance team

Day to day accounting and payroll using Xero

Overhaul the financial controls, management accounts and finance processes to make sure there are solid foundations for the company''s expected growth trajectory.

Finalise changeover of systems from Xero from QuickBooks

Work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Willingness to roll your sleeves up, be willing to assist with things from liaising with banks and auditors to making the tea

Experience and Qualifications

Qualified Accountant with experience gained working within a small but rapidly growing organisation.

Excellent communication skills: ability to deal with external providers of funding, auditors, banks through to non-Finance professionals within the business

Experience working in an organisation that has been through a period of significant change and growth

An interest in business/commercial development of an organisation

Previous involvement with private equity / venture capital backed companies would be beneficial as would experience of a company that has been through a trade ..... full job details .....