Finance Manager - Oxford

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and provide insightful analysis
• Prepare year-end and interim annual reports.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinate audit schedules, prepare requested documentation, and ensure smooth audit delivery.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements under IFRS.
• Prepare various tax reporting requirements, including corporation tax returns - focus on R&D tax credits, share option reporting, and payrolling benefits.
• Optimise R&D tax credits through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee financial data collection, validation, and maintenance to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights, manage risks, and identify opportunities for growth
• Lead payroll activities in coordination with HR, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage treasury - ensure sufficient working capital while maximising interest receivable.
• Conduct internal audits and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting.
• Work closely with the Senior Director, Head of Finance and CFO on other ad hoc tasks as required.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and support career development for direct reports.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams).
• Strong experience working with financial systems; knowledge of Sage is a plus.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in audit preferable.
• Biopharma / life sciences experience preferable.
• Proactive team player that is confident to make suggestions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder focus and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to work well to deadlines, while paying attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive results.

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