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Montu UK

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.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients' lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.

## Financial Controller

### Location
Hybrid London/Winnersh

### Employment Type
Contract

### Department
MontuFinance & Legal

### Compensation
£60K

### 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**

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