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Head of Finance

Hays Accounts and Finance
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Location

London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A global pharmaceuticals company in London is seeking a Head of Finance to join their finance team, managing UK and European activities.
  • The role involves leading a team of over 10 finance staff and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
  • Candidates should have post-qualification experience in the pharmaceutical sector, ideally as a Financial Controller or Head of Finance, along with an ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification.
  • Experience in fast-paced, international organizations and strong business partnering skills are essential, with French or German language skills considered advantageous.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible and hybrid working options.

Your new company
A global pharmaceuticals company is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance to join their high-performing finance team. With an overseas parent company, your new employer is based in London, where all UK and Europe activities are managed. This company has been continuously recognised for its culture as a great place to work.
Your new role
You will have a varied role, covering aspects of financial planning, operational finance and accounting for the European region. Your role will include but not be limited to:
- Leading a team of over 10 finance staff to deliver timely and accurate results
- Responsible for all budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
- Business partnering with department heads and the executive committee
- Providing strategic objectives for the European finance team
- Manage internal and external audits and further introduce solutions to improve controls
- Develop finance systems and support with systems changes

What you'll need to succeed
This role would be well suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance. You will also hold an ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualification with post-qualification experience in the pharmaceutical sector. You will enjoy working with stakeholders across the business and leading and mentoring teams. This role will require high levels of business partnering, so experience working on financial planning and presenting finance to non-finance stakeholders is key. You will also have experience working in fast-paced organisations with an international presence. French or german language skills would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
Offering a fantastic culture for its employees, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with flexible and hybrid working options. This role will offer you the opportunity to work with a high-performing team, implement change and work on exciting projects as well as the tasks listed.
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