Finance Manager

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY: Finance Manager for Leading Life Sciences Organisation

Our client, a progressive life sciences company near Stansted, seeks an accomplished Finance Manager to join their expanding team. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for Big 4 trained professionals looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic commercial environment.

Reporting to the Financial Director, this permanent position offers hybrid working. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations whilst providing strategic business insight across the organisation. Based in the Stansted area on the Hertfordshire and Essex border with great public transport links and free parking

• Drive the monthly financial close process and reconciliations
• Contribute to management accounts and financial reporting
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and forecasting
• Provide financial guidance to operational teams and project managers
• Develop and implement improved financial controls and processes
• Manage accounts receivable/payable functions including query resolution
• Support external audit requirements and compliance activities
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and assist with R&D tax credit claims
• Establish standardised financial procedures and documentation
• Potential for team leadership as the organisation continues to grow

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification with Big 4 training preferred
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
• Proven ability to analyse and communicate financial information effectively
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Experience in fast-growth organisations
• Exposure to M&A activities (desirable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Clear ambition for career progression in finance

• Competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 per annum
• Attractive performance-based bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays with additional discretionary leave for birthday and work anniversary
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare coverage
• Structured professional development and mentoring
• International exposure working with global stakeholders