Finance Manager (9-Month Contract, Hybrid) in London

Company introduction

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with offices in New York City in the US. We focus on developing novel treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health conditions and who are not helped by current treatments.

We are pioneering a new paradigm for treating mental health conditions focused on rapid and durable responses through the development of our investigational COMP360 synthetic psilocybin treatment, potentially a first in class treatment. COMP360 has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has received Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) due to the pressing unmet need in this area.

We are currently in phase 3 for TRD, have completed phase 2 studies for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anorexia nervosa and are planning a further late-stage study in PTSD. We envision a world where mental health means not just the absence of illness but the ability to thrive.

Job overview

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 you will combine hands-on operational ownership with process improvement, controls, and team leadership development in line with Compass's culture and values.

Location: Hybrid (Tuesdays and Thursdays in-person at our Soho London office).

Reports to: Director, Financial Controller.

Duration: 9-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Support 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.

Candidate Profile

• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please see our working at Compass resources.

Equal opportunities

Reasonable accommodation. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone’s wellbeing matters. If you need reasonable accommodation during the interview process to be at your best, please let our recruiting team know.

UK applicants: We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

US applicants: Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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