A clinical stage biotech company with exciting growth plans is currently looking to bolster it's UK Finance team via the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

The Financial Controller will report to the VP, Finance in the U.S, and will be supported by a Bookkeeper and administrative team. As the business continues to grow it's European operations the finance function is forecast to grow accordingly, adding headcount to ensure a best in practice finance function exists.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The preparation of monthly management accounts and performance analysis.
• Preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Annual budgeting and forecasting duties.
• Business partnering various senior level stakeholders and supporting the development of their strategies and goals.
• The implementation of improved systems, processes and procedures.
• The implementation of robust internal controls.
• Ensuring all accounting transactions are correctly accounted for.
• Management of the annual audit process.
• All other duties in support of the businesses continued growth, and as directed by the VP, Finance.

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified accountant.
• A broad financial skill set.
• The ability to add commercial insight and value.
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
• Experience gained from a biotech, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing business would be of great advantage.