Financial Controller

Reference: 4835694Job ID: 5419528Posted: 2026-10-12Closing date: 2027-01-09Location: BicesterSalary: 75,000 - 90,000 + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Business or Management Consultancy / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Petra TyrrellHays office: Oxford — Part 1st floor (north), East Wing, Seacourt Tower, Oxford,Phone: 01865 727071Email: petra.tyrrell@hays.comYour new company Our client is a global company offering a wide range of innovative solutions and services to pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, ensuring that scientific breakthroughs reach patients with pressing medical needs.

Your new role The Financial Controller is responsible for the leadership, execution, and continuous improvement of finance in the UK business. You will be the senior Business Intelligence leader within the UK, bridging deep data analysis expertise with a strong background in financial governance to ensure financial processes are scalable, efficient, and aligned with enterprise goals.

The Financial Controller operates as a senior contributor to the business and wider Group Finance function — equally comfortable driving hands-on system work and engaging at the leadership level. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage a small finance team and enjoy a broad role incorporating all elements of finance including financial planning and forecasting and supporting strategic initiatives and organisational transformation.

What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with financial leadership experience, including senior level responsibility for financial planning, reporting, forecasting, governance, and business performance management.

You will have experience partnering with executive leadership to translate financial, operational, and commercial insights into strategic business decisions and have demonstrable expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, profitability analysis, cash flow forecasting, internal controls, and audit support.

A proven ability to lead finance teams, build scalable processes, strengthen financial infrastructure, and support organisational growth and change is a must. What you'll get in return A comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including a bonus.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4835694 - Petra Tyrrell

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