Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial ControllerLocation: Hemel Hempstead (Office-based)Hours: 20-30 hours per week over 3 or 4 daysType: Permanent, Part-TimeYou 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 bankingManage the full cash cycle: purchasing, logistics, inventory, manufacturing, export and fulfilmentLead budgeting and management reportingProduce biweekly management updates and monthly board reportsSupport investment activities, including investor reportingOversee reporting for schemes such as EIS/SEIS, EMI, and grant funding (e.g. Innovate UK)Identify and implement process improvements to support scaling operationsProvide 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 environmentBackground in FMCG, food and drink, supplements or biotech manufacturing preferredStrong understanding of operational finance in ..... full job details .....