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Early stage biotech is looking for a Part-time Financial Controller/Finance Director.
Your new company
Our client is an early stage biotech business based in South Oxfordshire that is poised for exciting developments!
Your new role
As the Financial Controller, you’ll have full oversight of the accounting function with the support of the management team. Within this position the ideal candidate will be involved with the broad spectrum of financial activities of an SME, from financial and management reporting, cash management and forecasting, data room population, tax and statutory reporting and designing and implementing processes to ensure the smooth running of operations. Bookkeeping support is partly externally provided.
You will work closely with the CEO and SMT members to develop and execute the financial strategy of the business. This includes supporting fundraising activities as required, including preparing detailed financial projections for financing rounds, populating the data room and leading activity and capital equipment cost-estimation efforts. As the lead in finance, you will establish strong relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, shareholders and external professional advisors to provide financial services and lead the delivery of financial information including to the Board, preparation of management and statutory accounting and providing robust forecasting / budgeting. Ensuring compliance with tax regulations, including reclaiming of R&D tax credits and fulfilment of VAT and PAYE / NI obligations, and developing business processes to ensure efficient purchasing, including payment of trade creditors and other expenses are fundamentals of the role. You will also support other business activities, which could encompass banking & treasury, Insurance, company secretarial and HR.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with significant post-qualification experience and technical knowledge. You will be an excellent communicator and have an ability to develop good working relationships with internal & external stakeholders. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a biotech / high-growth environment with a hands-on self-starter approach. Good IT knowledge, ideally with knowledge of Xero accounting software, is required.
What you’ll get in return
This is a part-time role.
Benefits on top of salary include stock options.
What you need to do now
If 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 on your career.
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