Finance Manager

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen financial reporting, improve internal controls, and support the company’s business growth in a fast-paced and dynamic sector. Ideal candidates will have a background in pharmaceuticals or a related industry, along with a relevant finance qualification.

Role Overview:As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing management accounts, optimising financial controls, and providing essential financial insights to senior leadership. This role requires a technically proficient finance professional who is detail-oriented and can support strategic decision-making while ensuring financial integrity in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and key financial metrics.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes and internal controls, with a particular focus on compliance and intercompany transactions.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reviews and ensure effective implementation of key financial controls.
• Provide technical accounting expertise to ensure adherence to financial policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for multiple business entities.
• Support the year-end audit process, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial controls, reporting standards, and compliance measures.
• Assist the Group Financial Controller with broader finance initiatives and strategic projects.

Qualifications & Skills:

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, with at least 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience in management reporting within the pharmaceutical industry or related sectors.
• Expertise in financial and management accounting, with a strong focus on internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to financial problem-solving.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.