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Reed Finance is currently partnered with a leading Contract Research Organisation in the West Sussex area in the recruitment of a Finance Operations Lead to join their existing team.  This role is a new position which reports into the FD. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Operations Lead to impact both strategic financial planning and daily operational management. This role is pivotal in overseeing the operational management of the Intacct accounting system, ensuring precise financial reporting and strong control frameworks.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage and optimize the Intacct accounting system to enhance financial reporting, automation, and process efficiencies.
- Prepare, review, and analyse monthly financial statement accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with finance colleagues to prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate external audits.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Engage regularly with all levels of company personnel to provide financial insights and support operational activities.
- Serve as the global subject matter expert for all Intacct accounting system-related issues, ensuring best practices and consistency in its usage.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts environment, preferably within a CRO or similar project management oriented business.
- Hands-on experience with Intacct or similar cloud-based enterprise accounting system and its implementation.
- Experience with Greenphire or similar investigator payment processing system.
- Strong technical accounting skills and comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex financial data.
- Effective communication skills to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to change.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Generous pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay and income protection insurance
- Life assurance
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic financial management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Hybrid or fully remote
To apply for this Finance Operations Lead position, please apply now or email .
