Finance Manager

Financial Reporting and Close

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes across US and UK entities.
• Work with US and UK Controllers to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Review results, investigate variances, and identify accounting or reporting issues.
• Support management and financial reporting preparation and review.
• Assist with US/SEC reporting requirements.
• Help maintain consistent accounting and reporting practices across the group.

Accounting and Technical Finance

• Apply US GAAP and UK GAAP across a multi-entity environment.
• Support technical accounting matters and accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Work with Controllers and finance stakeholders on accounting issues and reporting requirements.
• Develop detailed knowledge of group operations, entities, and financial activities.
• Work hands-on in detailed accounting and finance analysis when required.

Business Partnership

• Partner with finance and operational teams across the US and UK.
• Build working relationships with Controllers and other key stakeholders.
• Improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance process efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as the business evolves.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in finance, FP&A, financial reporting, or related areas.
• Strong biotech or life sciences industry experience is essential.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and familiarity with UK GAAP.
• Experience with US/SEC reporting and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-group organization.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Excellent Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across US and UK finance teams.
• Experience in a public company or SEC reporting environment.
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Experience improving finance processes and controls.

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