Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- Investigo Limited
- Location
- Oxford
- Salary
- Competitive + Benefits
- Posted
- 29 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 26 Feb 2019
- Job Title
- Head of Finance
- Category
- Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Finance
Oxford
Investigo Executive are retained partners of Exscientia, in search of a Head of Finance, reporting in to the Chief Financial Officer based at their impressive offices in Oxford, which are easily accessible with train links from Reading in to Oxford train station.
Exscientia is at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven drug discovery and the first to design drug molecules entirely by AI that are heading into the clinic. We are a technology company that combines cutting edge research and engineering with knowledge acquired from seasoned drug hunters to automate drug discovery and develop novel therapeutics on a large scale.
Exscientia is a full-stack drug discovery organisation with end-to-end capabilities from target identification to pre-clinical development. Our technology platform therefore contains a diverse set of AI methods to advance our drug discovery programmes depending on the type of project and the quantity of available data.
Our philosophy is to design a finance function that supports a high-growth company to scale whilst enabling innovation and therefore we are seeking a Head of Finance who is eager to make their mark on influencing the professional direction of a rapidly growing company. In this role, you will be working as part of a world-class team of scientific and finance professionals.
Responsibilities of the Head of Finance:
- Oversee the accounting function of the company, including cash management, reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management, consolidated reporting
- Responsible for tax compliance, including transfer pricing between the foreign entities of the company and in compliance with the local tax regulation, as well as responsible for regulatory and tax reporting
- Work closely with outsourced accounting providers in ensuring timely reporting and bookkeeping of the company’s activities
- Responsible for maintenance of company’s accounting policies and standard operating procedures
- Ensure that the company’s financial records are maintained in full compliance with company policies, its entities, IFRS and UK GAAP
- Manage and initiate company’s annual audit with a Big 4 firm
- Coordinate a multi-country monthly payroll in compliance with policies and local tax regulation by working closely with the human resources department and external payroll providers
- Take a leading role in bringing operational excellence into the company by installing the right amount of process, reporting and structure and ensure adherence to the standards of excellence for the company financial and management accounting
- Responsible for monthly financial and KPI reporting to the Board ensuring the management has got all information for steering the Company’s in the right direction. You select tools, build processes, and establish procedures to supply senior management with all relevant financial information
- Work with finance and procurement colleagues across our sites in Oxford, Scotland, Japan and the USA
- Assist the CFO and the rest of the management team in preparing the company for a possible IPO or exit
Qualifications and work experience of the Head of Finance:
- Minimum 2 years post-qualified work experience in a Big 4 firm, multinational, technology or biotechnology organisation
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK Tax
Beneficial skills:
- Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly with confidence
- Ability to work in the multi-cultural environment
- Proficient knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of accounting software like Xero and SAP
- Self-starter with ability to multi-task, work in an unstructured environment and stress resistance
Exscientia offers an intellectually stimulating and fast-paced working environment. The new Head of of Finance will join an expanding, international team and will experience the excitement and sense of accomplishment presented by an innovative company changing an industry. We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To become the next Head of Finance please apply below now.
Any third party applications will be forwarded to Investigo Executive for consideration.