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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified finance professional to join a growing international organisation as a UK Financial Controller within this leading pharmaceutical business. This is a broad and hands-on role offering responsibility across financial accounting, taxation, treasury, reporting, audit management, budgeting, and business support activities. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations while supporting strategic decision-making and maintaining compliance with UK financial and tax regulations. Key Responsibilities • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. • Prepare financial statements in accordance with Local GAAP and IFRS. • Manage corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other statutory filings. • Coordinate and manage external and internal audits. • Oversee cash management, payment planning, and bank reconciliations. • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies. • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities. • Provide financial insights and forecasts to support business planning and commercial decision-making. • Act as the primary point of contact for finance-related enquiries. • Support payroll accounting processes and related reporting requirements. • Help drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems. About You You will be a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable taking ownership of a broad finance remit. Essential Requirements • Qualified Accountant • Post-qualification experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences or healthcare sectors • Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation • Experience preparing management accounts and statutory financial statements • Experience of leading a small finance team • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Exposure to ERP systems and international reporting environments. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.