At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finance operations and support accounting teams in a dynamic biotech environment.
- Company: Join a leading international biotech firm based in London.
- Benefits: Competitive pro-rata salary, potential for permanent role, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for process improvements and automation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with innovative biotech solutions.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 £ per year.
Our client is a listed international biotech business, headquartered in London. Following an internal transfer, a new opportunity exists for a Finance Manager to support the Accounting and reporting teams and play an integral role in the day to day running of the business. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Financial Control and contribute to broader finance initiatives such as systems enhancement. Starting in the next few weeks, this is a 9 month FTC which could lead to something more permanent.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Skills:
- 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.
To apply for the Interim Finance Manager role, please use the apply button below. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Interim Finance Manager in City of London employer: WALKER HAMILL
Join a leading international biotech firm headquartered in London, where you will play a pivotal role as an Interim Finance Manager. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, this company offers competitive remuneration and the potential for a permanent position after your initial 9-month contract. Experience the dynamic environment of the biotech industry while contributing to meaningful finance initiatives and process improvements.
