Financial Controller

What is the job?

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.

What will you be doing?

• 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

What do you need?

• 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

Nice to have

• Experience within 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

What we offer:

• 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

About Us

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.