Job Description
Join a leading Pharmaceutical Business within one of their Finance Teams as a Financial Controller! This role offers the opportunity to provide financial expertise and strategic insights to support a key business area. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial modelling and analytics, with exceptional skills in SAP, Excel, and a good understanding of TM1 or other planning applications.
* Hybrid Working
* Based in West London
What you'll do:
As a Financial Controller, you'll be the financial brain behind major business decisions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, turning complex data into clear insights that drive growth and performance. Your work will shape business strategy, inform investment cases, and highlight key opportunities through sharp financial analysis and modelling.
* Partner with teams to drive smarter financial decisions
* Analyse data to spot trends, risks, and growth opportunities
* Build and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and budgets
* Deliver sharp, actionable reports and presentations to senior leaders
* Influence business strategy with your insights and recommendations
* Craft compelling business cases with detailed financial projections
* Support month-end and year-end closing with precision and compliance
* Champion process improvements to enhance finance team efficiency
What you bring:
You're not just good with numbers - you turn them into stories and strategies. With a solid background in finance and business partnering, you bring the expertise and confidence needed to make a real impact.
* Bachelor's degree plus a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
* Proven experience supporting business decisions with sharp financial analysis
* Advanced skills in SAP (including BCS), Excel, and Analysis for Office; Power BI knowledge is a real bonus
* A keen analytical mind, capable of transforming complex data into clear insights
* Deep understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and forecasting
* Excellent communication skills - able to explain financials clearly to any audience
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates