I am currently working with a life sciences business based in Manchester who are looking to recruit a Finance Manager in their offices in Manchester. This role will be a key member of the finance function and be taking a lead on the management of the onsite team and will be a key point of contact for a number of stakeholders across the business.

Client Details

A life sciences business based in Manchester who are looking to recruit a Finance Manager in their offices in Manchester. This role will be a key member of the finance function and be taking a lead on the management of the onsite team and will be a key point of contact for a number of stakeholders across the business. This is an exciting time to join, as they business is looking to grow over the next few years and you will be provided with the opportunity to develop your skillset further

Description

• Preparation and detailed analysis of monthly management accounts to Group timescales, including comparisons to prior year, budget, forecasts and commentary.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts, including disclosure notes, and managing the audit.
• Assist with corporation tax returns, including R&D tax credit claims.
• Understand the Netsuite stock system and GRNI reporting, calculate stock provisions and stock uplift and work with the team to make improvements.
• Calculate Group management recharges for the interim and year-end accounts.
• Assist the Group Reporting function where necessary.
• Communication and analysis of appropriate, timely and regular financial reporting to budget owners and supporting business partner relationships.
• Assist with Group cash reporting, forecasting and management.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with Group Reporting and budget owners.
• Ensure the financials comply with IFRS reporting standards and be mindful of new standards which need to be adopted.

Profile

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified and come from a practice trained background with exposure to IFRS and technical finance. Experience within the life sciences sector would be advantageous but not a must have. The role will be relatively broad but will lean towards the technical side of finance, so exposure to IFRS will be highly beneficial. This role will be working with a number of key stakeholders, so the candidate will have strong interpersonal skills. This successful candidate will be managing a small team and be taking a lead on driving efficiencies.

Job Offer

Competitive salary plus benefits