Your new companyMy client is a specialist organisation operating within the scientific and healthcare support sector. With a dedicated UK team and the backing of a wider European group, the business is strengthening its internal finance capabilities and bringing more responsibility in-house. This newly created role is central to that development and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a small, collaborative environment.Your new roleAs the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for leading and developing the finance function, providing technical expertise and ensuring robust financial governance across the business. In this hands-on and varied role, you will: Produce accurate, timely financial reporting and analysisMaintain strong internal controls and manage statutory obligationsLead successful external auditsImprove processes and drive operational efficienciesSupport and guide colleagues within the finance teamBring outsourced finance activities in-houseSupport RandD tax relief claims This is a chance to shape the finance function within a growing organisation and to work closely with operational and senior stakeholders.What you''ll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with a strong technical grounding and a precise, structured approach to your work. You should be confident in leading audits, producing accurate financial reporting and managing a broad, hands-on financi