Financial Controller

This role is the most senior finance position within a segment of a large, multinational organisation.

The business unit is involved in providing financing & fostering development of small, ambitious organisations in the health care/pharmaceutical industries.

Client Details

My client is a multinational business in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry. This role sits in a business unit run very autonomously from the rest of the business. This area of the organisation is involved in financing & developing fast-growing healthcare/science based organisations across Europe. A recently founded area of the business, this role will be very broad & will develop as the business continues to grow.

Description

The financial controller role itself is very wide ranging. You will be involved in a number of activities including, but not limited to:

• Provide up to date reporting on the portfolio of investments

• Responsible for a wide ranging portfolio of transactions, acting as the Relationship Manager and Administrator for the respective clients and service providers.

• Working with service providers and clients to provide settlement solutions which vary from standard through to more complex cross border arrangements.

• Reviewing transaction documentation from a mechanical/practical (non-legal) perspective in conjunction with the in-house legal team, pre and post closing, incorporating restructures, waivers, notice & consents & early termination of deals.

• Oversight of processing and settlement of all transactions including Cash Payments, Investments and FX.

• Management of various internal databases and systems to ensure accurate up-to-date information at times.

• Liaising with service providers, clients, counter parties and relevant internal departments to ensure transactions and queries are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner.

• Ensuring transactions are managed in compliance with the transaction documents.

• Creation and implementation of procedures for new transactions, set up processes and population of in house systems.

• Monitor payments and provide regular feedback to Managing Director on outstanding items.

• Supporting Global Finance team on an ongoing basis.

Profile

My client is open to a variety of backgrounds. The ideal candidate would be at a junior manager level within a large audit firm, however they are also considering individuals with relevant industry & practical experience.

• Technically strong experience of UK GAAP and IFRS

• Excellent process management skills

• Excellent communication and people management skills including establishing credibility and building effective internal and external working relationships

• Other European languages an advantage

• Strong excel and word skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to work with a wide range of people across functions and countries

• Strong presentation skills

• Able to operate independently
• Financial Controller

Job Offer

I have a broad salary range on offer for the relevant individual. I'm happy to discuss options and speak in more detail around the position itself. Financial Controller role, pharmaceuticals industry, Uxbridge.