Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Hemel Hempstead (Office-based) Hours: 20-30 hours per week over 3 or 4 days Type: Permanent, Part-Time You will take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership while remaining actively involved in the operational detail. This role suits someone comfortable in a scale-up environment, who thrives on improving processes and driving financial clarity across a complex, evolving business model. You will be supported by an in-house bookkeeper and a fractional CFO (focused primarily on investor relations), giving you autonomy to shape and enhance the finance function. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including cashflow and banking Manage the full cash cycle: purchasing, logistics, inventory, manufacturing, export and fulfilment Lead budgeting and management reporting Produce biweekly management updates and monthly board reports Support investment activities, including investor reporting Oversee reporting for schemes such as EIS/SEIS, EMI, and grant funding (e.g. Innovate UK) Identify and implement process improvements to support scaling operations Provide financial insight and guidance to senior stakeholdersWhat we are looking for: Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a startup or scale-up environment Background in FMCG, food & drink, supplements or biotech manufacturing...