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Finance Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Qkine, a Cambridge-based manufacturer of high-purity, animal-free growth factors, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their rapidly growing team.
  • The role involves managing the finance function, overseeing the cash cycle, and supporting financial analysis for budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Candidates should have ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualifications, along with experience in a similar finance management role.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as an employee share option scheme, enhanced pension, and private medical cover.
  • Applicants are expected to have strong business partnering skills and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in finance.
Delighted to be partnering with Qkine a Cambridge based manufacturer of high-purity, animal-free growth factors, cytokines, and other complex proteins. They combine proprietary production processes with protein engineering technology to tackle fundamental biological and scale-up challenges for the fast-growing stem cell, organoid, regenerative medicine, and cultured meat sectors.  A spin-out from Cambridge University founded in 2016, they have already attracted a loyal customer following from leading biotechnology companies and world-class academic institutions.Role SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join the team as they rapidly grow Qkine globally. Reporting to the CFO, you will develop and manage the efficient running of the finance function, implementing and ensuring compliance with appropriate controls. You will take ownership of all aspects of the cash cycle, from monitoring cash flow to overseeing the purchase and sales ledger activities. You will use your business partnering skills to enable all our teams to optimise their activity and collaborate with them to prepare detailed and timely financial analysis to support the month-end, forecasting and budgeting processes.International growth - including opening a US entity - will provide opportunities to develop knowledge and experience across and beyond Europe, including the US.Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Consolidation of US subsidiary accounts
  • Inventory reporting and analysis
  • Administration of the company share option scheme, including the relevant HMRC reporting
  • R&D Tax Credit/RDEC year-end calculations, liaising with third-party advisors
  • Monthly payroll
  • Statutory returns, including annual accounts and all HMRC returns
  • Business partnering during the budget, forecasting and monthly reporting processes
Skills and experiences that will help you in the role:
  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent attainment related to accountancy is essential
  • Strong and up-to-date technical knowledge
  • Experience in a similar FM role
  • Excellent business partnering and communication skills
  • Commercial approach including meeting deadlines and understanding the business’s priorities
  • Impeccable eye for detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
Qkine believe in nurturing the team, empowering individuals, and working flexibly. They do this while exceeding the expectations of our customers and collaborators by focusing on delivering the best service, scientific insight, and product quality.In addition to competitive salaries, they also offer an attractive employee share option scheme, enhanced pension, enhanced maternity cover, life assurance, and private medical cover. To discuss this role in more detail please Mark Wishart at Pure on .

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