Financial Controller Scaling Biotech Startup Hybrid/Norwich

Financial Controller | High-Growth Biotech Scale-Up | Norwich/Hybrid (1-2 days)

The Client

Harmonic is excited to be working with a pioneering biotech company that is making significant strides in innovation within the agriculture sector. As a family-run business, they have built a strong reputation both in the UK and internationally, securing partnerships with major global organisations. With an ambitious growth trajectory-including massive traction at international exhibitions and increased demand from major players-they are now looking to hire a Financial Controller to lead and shape their finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a high-impact leadership role with a clear pathway to Finance Director. The business is at a crucial stage of scaling, and they need someone who is both hands-on in managing day-to-day finance and strategic in preparing the company for growth. The Role Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a broad and dynamic role, requiring a proactive and commercially astute finance professional. With a small but growing finance team-with 2 direct reports-you will be responsible for running the finance department, implementing scalable processes, and managing key financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to progress into a Finance Director role in the near future.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the finance function, ensuring smooth day-today operations.
• Lead R&D tax claims and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage international trading and cross-border transactions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and financial consolidation across multiple entities.
• Implement and improve financial controls and procedures, bringing structure to a fast-growing business.
• Provide commercial insights to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury management.
• Drive improvements in Xero and Excel-based financial reporting.
• Support future fundraising and investor reporting as required.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in R&D tax claims and relevant regulations.
• Previous exposure to international trade and cross-border transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel.
• Proactive and hands-on approach, comfortable working in a small but growing company.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and implement scalable financial processes.

Desired Experience

• Experience working in agriculture, farming or biotech sectors

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits

Location: Hybrid (Norwich Area - Office 1-2 Days Per Week)

Availability: Will consider 3 month notice periods for the right candidate

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.