Group Financial Controller

Location Hybrid working with 3 days per week in our London or Cambridge offices (minimum 2 days in office).

About Us

We’re a pioneering health tech company on a mission to revolutionise the way we all understand and support our health. Our mission is simple: to help people, and those who care for them, make better decisions that lead to longer, fuller lives. We focus on the common diseases that affect billions, the ones that put the greatest strain on our healthcare systems.

Each person is unique, and by decoding the insights in our DNA, we’re building cutting-edge tools and platforms that enable truly personalised medicine. From prevention and early screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and even the development of new medicines – there is so much more to discover and build to support people at each step of their healthcare journey.

With our leading science and brilliant partners, we can make healthcare smarter, more precise, and more personal. Our vision is bold: a world where everyone benefits from genomics. If you’re inspired by the potential of cutting-edge science and technology – and want to have a real impact on the future of healthcare – we’d love to hear from you.

Role Purpose

We’re looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead and oversee our core finance functions, ensuring the highest standards in financial reporting and compliance.

This is a leadership role for a qualified accountant with strong accounting experience, ideally with exposure to US financial practices. As the key leader of our accounting function (distinct from the wider finance function covering financial and strategic planning, fundraising, corporate finance, and M&A), you’ll work closely with the FP&A Manager, overseeing the monthly closing process and financial statement preparation. You’ll also be responsible for managing all key finance operations, including treasury, taxation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and share-based payments.

A Day in the Life

• Oversee and manage all financial accounting processes, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Lead the annual audit process and oversee corporate and indirect tax filings, including R&D tax credits, in collaboration with tax advisors.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governmental reporting obligations.
• Take ownership of cash management and financial transactions, ensuring smooth operations.
• Oversee IT solutions for our accounting system, optimising efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive the ongoing development of financial policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring best practices across the function.

Who You Are

• A highly experienced finance leader with a track record in financial accounting and team leadership.
• A self-starter with a meticulous, analytical, and detail-focused mindset.
• An effective communicator and strong leader, adept at working with internal teams and external advisors.
• Passionate about improving finance functions, driving process enhancements, and implementing new solutions.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Highly organised and deadline-driven, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.

What You Bring

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in accounting principles (FRS 102 or IFRS, with working knowledge of US GAAP).
• Good understanding of tax regulations (US tax exposure is a plus).
• Proven experience in financial leadership roles, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or wider healthcare sector.
• Proficiency in financial accounting systems.

So what’s in it for you?

• Salaries: Our salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure you receive compensation that aligns with the market.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days of annual leave, an additional 3-day company shutdown at the end of the year, plus bank holidays. More time for you to unwind and enjoy.
• Progression – We’ve got a straightforward and open progression framework that lets you easily see your strengths and areas where you can improve. With this knowledge, you can set personal goals to help you move up the career ladder.
• Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our training and development opportunities. From regular training courses, to access to a wide range of L&D materials. We’re committed to helping you grow and succeed!
• Hybrid Working, Tailored to You: Choose between working in the office and from home. You can be based anywhere in the UK as long as you can get to any one of our offices regularly. As a guide, we expect people to come to the office 2-3 times a week.
• Wellbeing: Join a company that values you not just at work but also outside work. We offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, critical illness coverage, and life insurance. We also offer enhanced paid family leave.
• Diversity and Inclusion – At Genomics, we wholeheartedly embrace and champion Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives. We foster an inclusive environment through various means, such as our ‘All in Club,’ a platform where we come together to celebrate and engage in meaningful discussions about cultural diversity. Additionally, we offer our ‘Bank Your Bank Holiday’ program, allowing you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. It’s our way of ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and included.
• Giving Made Easy: Make a difference with our payroll giving scheme. Donate to your favourite charities tax-free and help make the world a better place!
• Green Commute: Join our cycle-to-work scheme and enjoy a healthier, eco-friendly commute. We are also conveniently located by major transport hubs so public transport is a snip. It’s good for you and the planet!
• Keeping it social: There are a variety of company socials to enjoy throughout the year, from regular company town halls, team picnics, outdoor summer activities, sports events, and other events organised by our social committee.

Would you like to learn more? Great, we’d love to chat. Please reach out for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for you!

Genomics is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

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