At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage monthly close activities, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and support audit preparations.
- Company: Compass is a leading biotech firm focused on innovative solutions in the healthcare sector.
- Benefits: Opportunity to drive process improvements and work with advanced systems like NetSuite and Concur.
- Other info: This is a 9-month fixed-term contract position.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced, high-growth environment and take ownership of financial operations.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in SOX-controlled environments preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic track record
- Prior experience in a similar biotech is advantageous but not essential
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Attentive to detail, data integrity and accuracy are key attributes for this role
- Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment or solid understanding of SOX requirements and internal controls frameworks
- Able to interact with colleagues across the business
- Exposure to NetSuite, Concur, or Workiva is advantageous
- Experience in a fast-paced, regulated, or high-growth environment, with the ability to adapt quickly and prioritise competing demands
- Committed to Compass’s ethos and values
What the job involves
- The Manager, Finance will support the Accounting and Reporting teams and play an integral role in the day-to-day running of the business
- Working closely with the wider Finance team and cross-functional stakeholders, the role will combine hands-on operational ownership with process improvement, controls, and team leadership development in line with Compass's culture and values
- Reports to: Director, Financial Controller
- Performing monthly close activities including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries primarily for accruals, intercompany charges, and prepayments, and performing analytical reviews
- Own and manage the close calendar, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and coordinating deliverables across the wider finance team
- Audit preparation for quarterly (10-Q) year-end filings (10-K) under US GAAP, and statutory reporting under UK IFRS
- Prepare and review quarterly reporting schedules and supporting documentation for audit and internal stakeholders
- Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across transactional finance, leveraging systems such as NetSuite, Concur, Workday Adaptive, and Workiva where relevant
- Assist with annual UK tax filings and preparing supporting schedules, including R&D Tax calculations
- Supporting the finance team in the development, implementation and maintenance of the financial controls and processes, including SOX
- Contribute to broader finance initiatives including systems enhancement, process harmonisation, policy development, and ad hoc analysis as required
Finance Manager (9 Month FTC) employer: Compass Pathways
Compass is located in a dynamic biotech sector, offering competitive benefits including opportunities for process automation. The finance team values proactive self-starters who align with the company's ethos and culture.
We think you need these skills to ace Finance Manager (9 Month FTC)
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Attention to Detail
Data Integrity
Understanding of SOX Requirements
Internal Controls Frameworks
Experience with NetSuite
Experience with Concur
