An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing international pharmaceutical business. This is a broad and hands-on role that will take ownership of financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury, audit management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls within the UK operation.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality financial insight to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare statutory and management accounts in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS requirements.
- Manage corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory filings.
- Coordinate and manage external and internal audits.
- Oversee cash flow management, banking activities, and treasury reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
- Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Review contracts, financial documentation, and commercial agreements from a finance perspective.
- Manage inventory accounting and financial reporting activities.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Act as a key finance contact for stakeholders across the business.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Qualified Accountant (essential).
- Essential experience working within the pharmaceutical sector.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, taxation, and financial controls.
- Experience managing audits and statutory compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding pharmaceutical organisation.
- Broad and varied finance leadership role with significant responsibility.
- Exposure to international reporting and stakeholder management.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are an experienced finance professional with a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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