Finance Manager in England

Who are RRxCo? RRxCo is a Life Science consultancy dedicated to supporting innovative Biotechnology and Medical Device start-ups through to established Pharmaceutical CDMOs, CROs and Large Global firms. We were officially registered in 2022 with a vision to revolutionise the life science industry. In just a short period, we have built a solid reputation due to our dedication and successful delivery of projects globally. Our partners face many challenges, including outsourcing specific niche tasks such as staff training, supplier assurance audits, mock inspection, and the recruitment of highly skilled talent.

As a unique business, we want to challenge the industry norm and create bespoke, innovative solutions. Fancy stepping out of the repetitive cycle?

Why consider RRxCo?

• Fully remote working
• Opportunities to work internationally with our global client base.
• Top quality Home Office equipment set-up; Laptop, dual monitor, company phone etc.
• Broadband allowance for high-speed internet.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Achievement Awards
• Annual Company Conference – connect, collaborate, and shape the future of RRxCo
• Thank You Vouchers – regular recognition for going above and beyond
• Health & Wellbeing Allowances towards gym memberships, wellness, mental health initiatives etc.

Due to our rapid growth, this is a pivotal time for our team, and we're looking for an ambitious Finance Manager to develop and strengthen our finance function in line with our culture and strategic goals, while meeting business needs. We're looking for someone who has a vision for the future and a keen eye for improvement. Someone who doesn't mind speaking up with ideas, because sometimes those unspoken ideas could be the start of a major improvement for a business.

The successful candidate will be embedded within our operations team, supporting all areas of the business and reporting directly to our Chief Business Officer.

What you will be doing:

• Day-to-day financial operations while supporting the ongoing development of the finance function.
• All transactions within Xero accounts package.
• Processing supplier invoices and overseeing timely and accurate supplier payments.
• Generating purchase orders and managing supplier payments (including project specific spend, including billable expenses)
• Managing and maintaining project finances using Xero Projects
• Completing timely and accurate monthly bank and direct debit reconciliations, including foreign currency transactions.
• Processing employee expenses.
• Preparing month-end accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Posting month-end journal postings.
• Supporting month-end closures to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborating with our sales and project teams.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with the growth of the business.
• Continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and workflows to drive efficiency.

Who you are:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a hands-on finance role, using Xero and Xero Projects
• AAT qualified (Level 3 or above)
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office package; in particular Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with experience managing multiple processes simultaneously with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Confident communicator and collaborator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Past experience in a service provision business, preferably Life Science Consultancy or Recruitment Agency setting

Flexibility and General Duties

This job description outlines the current duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. As the business evolves, duties may change to reflect organisational needs, and a flexible approach is therefore essential. Any significant changes will be discussed with the post holder. The job description will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with business requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake relevant training and development as agreed with their line manager, and to carry out any other duties reasonably requested, in line with the needs of the business. All employees are required to comply with company policies and procedures.