Head of Finance

Your new companyOur client is an early-stage biotech who is about to embark on a series A fundraise.Your new roleThis hands-on and broad role will manage the day-to-day running of the finances, implementing internal processes as required and supporting the CEO, COO and wider business on key initiatives. You will train, manage and develop the finance team to ensure the team can scale in line with business needs as well as prepare the monthly management reporting pack, including overseeing reconciliation of all key balance sheet and profit and loss accounts. You will design and implement internal processes to support efficient, timely and accurate reporting and identification of appropriate controls as part of good governance and manage accounts payable, including reviewing and approving payment runs. Treasury management to ensure cash balances are both maximised and held securely and key involvement in managing banking relationships will fall under this role, along with introducing the use of BACs for payment runs. As Head of Finance, you will support payroll processes and lead the annual and cyclical budget processes. Liaison with the external accountants for the production of the annual statutory financial statements and preparation of the R&D tax credit claim and tax computations and liaison with tax advisors will be your responsibility as well as support with other external reporting requirements where relevant, such as grant and partnership reporting. You will support with technical accounting matters, including corporate transactions and share options, and foster and build strong relationships with key operational functions within the business such as people, operations and the R&D teams.What you'll need to succeedThe successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of working in the life sciences or similar industry and of working within a growing organisation. You will have line management experience, including scaling a team and supporting the personal and professional development of junior employees and a track record of stabilising strong internal processes and controls which can be scaled within the business. Knowledge of using cloud accounting packages, strong excel skills and an ability to use Excel as a tool for analysis are all necessary, as well as experience and detailed knowledge of relevant tax considerations - employment, VAT, R&D tax credits. Most importantly, you will understand the key accounting challenges for R&D companies and be prepared to be hands-on.What you'll get in returnThis is a broad, interesting role that can be fulfilled 3-4 days a week and there is flexibility in how those hours are spread across the week.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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