Finance Manager

Finance ManagerStart: ASAPLength: 6 months Location: Hammersmith, UK (3 days onsite, 2 WFH)Rate: GBP440PD IR35: InsideMy client is a Biotech start–up researching and developing novel cell therapies that use the power of the immune system for the treatment of skin and lung cancer. They use DNA sequencing data from patients, alongside a proprietary bioinformatics platform that uses AI to identify unique proteins and enable the development of personalised cell therapies using their own immune cells. The aim of the Company is to deliver these therapies on a global scale and is underpinned by ambitious growth plans.The Finance Manager role will report to the Group Financial Controller and work alongside the Financial Control and Reporting team in owning a number of key operational processes, whilst also playing an integral part in delivering key projects that support the Group Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer in the wider business.Responsibilities

• Examination of the financial results to ensure monthly accounts are correct with minimal error, both individually and in aggregate
• Working with the Financial Control and Reporting team to oversee month/quarter end processes and help the Group Financial Controller to enhance them further through continuous improvement and optimisation
• Be a key relationship partner for the client's external auditors and help drive the year–end and quarter–end processes
• Work closely with the external SOX advisors in support of the ongoing requirements as a US–listed business. Their SOX advisors undertake an annual programme to test the design and test the operating effectiveness of the key controls. In this role you will be the key internal contact and co–ordinator, presenting regularly to the SOX steering committee comprised of senior leaders of the business, and driving any remediations or improvements required in the business
• Own the production of annual IFRS statutory reporting and FRS 101. The Company currently reports under US GAAP for both US and UK statutory reporting. Through 2022 we are in the process of undertaking a mandatory conversion to IFRS for UK statutory reporting with technical memos to support the IFRS conversion being led by our technical team.
• Be a go to person that provides solutions that drive efficiencies within the Finance team. This includes the implementation of technology to help scale the business.
• Support with other ad–hoc projects that may arise

RequirementsSkills and personal attributes

• Demonstrable technical expertise in IFRS
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the key principles of SOX control standards
• Exposure to US GAAP technical standards highly desirable but not a pre–requisite
• Demonstrable knowledge of working with Financial Systems (the organisation has implemented NetSuite)
• A self–starter with demonstrable example of using initiative to complete tasks and meet goals
• Control orientated mindset appreciating the requirement for financial controls being fulfilled properly whilst appreciating that these can't slow down the pace the business aspires to run at
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ability to bring new ideas and solutions to the table
• Proactive and takes ownership of duties

Education and Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA) with at least 2 years PQE