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Senior Finance Officer

Altum Consulting
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer for a leading global health institute focused on impactful healthcare research and innovation.
  • The role requires a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant finance experience and offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, handling month-end close processes, and supporting the implementation of new finance systems.
  • Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in grants, payroll, VAT, and financial controls being advantageous.
  • The position offers flexible working arrangements, study support, and a generous holiday and pension allowance, with interviews starting on 10th March.

We are partnering with a leading global health institute affiliated with top universities, driving impactful research and innovation in healthcare across over 60 countries, to recruit a bright and ambitious Senior Finance Officer.

Their work includes developing treatments for major diseases, advancing public health initiatives, and leveraging technology for better healthcare access, particularly in communities with more barriers.

The role will initially be responsible for financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance, and managing transactional processing. It will evolve through time to provide the management accounts and business partner support. Key responsibilities include:

  • Financial Operations: Overseeing AP, AR, reconciliations, cost allocation, and payment processing.
  • Month-End Close: Handling journals, P&L, balance reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Systems & Controls: Supporting the implementation of new finance systems and process improvements.
  • Management Accounts: variance analysis, data analysis and budget management.
  • Ad Hoc Support: Assisting with payroll, VAT returns, year-end accounts and audits.

Skills & Experience

  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant finance experience.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptable team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Experience with grants, payroll, VAT, and financial controls is beneficial.

Benefits

On offer is flexible and hybrid working, with two or three days required in the London office per week, a study support package including financial support and leave as well as a generous holiday and pension allowance.

How to Apply If you're a proactive finance professional looking for an opportunity within a supportive, fast-paced and mission driven organisation with, please apply now!

Interviews will take place from next week 10th March.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.