Chief Financial Officer
- Recruiter
- Eton Bridge Partners Limited
- Location
- Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- circa £130,000 plus a package incl. pension and healthcare
- Posted
- 16 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 23 Feb 2018
- Ref
- MC6892
- Job Title
- CFO
- Category
- Charity, Pharmaceutical
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a highly regarded and reputable scientific organisation is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Cambridgeshire. As part of the board, this individual will be the lead in promoting a financial service that is aligned and underpins the strategic objectives of this well-respected pillar in scientific research.
Responsibilities:
- Providing robust control and credibility of the finance group of circa 20+ providing direction and aligned to the organisations objectives
- Promote and uphold a culture in respect of financial management across the organisation in support of those with responsibility linked to budgetary and financial requirements.
- Leading short and long-term strategic financial planning
- Providing full transparency over financial performance through timely and accurate reporting and analysis, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting
- Leading the financial risk management framework and exercising best practices in the control environment, reviewing relevant contracts and other agreements
Candidate Profile:
- A degree educated and well qualified accountant with significant PQE (ACA preferred)
- Background within the pharmaceutical, biotech or genetics field would be advantageous
- Previously been within commercial divisions or businesses and can apply this to the organisation
- Ability to engage with senior professionals internally as well as external partners and organisations
- Demonstrates high levels of empathy towards the organisations scientific goals
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to be part of a reputable non-profit organisation.
Package: circa £130,000+ plus package
Location: Cambridgeshire (relocation assistance is available)