Financial Controller St AlbansWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal role with responsibility for financial reporting, audit management, compliance, controls, and the day-to-day leadership of the finance function.You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, driving continuous improvement, and leading a high-performing finance team.This position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business and the opportunity to contribute to major systems and process improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting and ControlsOversee all bookkeeping, accounting, and month-end processes.Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and interim audit processes.Maintain and develop the chart of accounts and financial reporting framework within SAP.Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across the organisation.Audit, Tax and ComplianceLead annual and interim audits and manage relationships with external auditors.Prepare quarterly VAT returns and oversee regulatory submissions.Support corporation tax, capital allowances, and other tax compliance activities with external advisers.Manage annual RandD tax claims and assist with HMRC enquiries and requests.Ensure compliance with al