Financial Controller | BioTech Start up

Full Job Description

Financial Controller

BioTech Start Up

£90-95k plus equity

London

Talentedge are working with an extremely exciting BioTech start up based in London who are looking to bring in a experienced Financial Controller. This business is looking to develop fast and the ideal candidate will have experience in startups or scale-ups proactively driving change & improvements as the growth is happening.

On the back of a successful fundraise they now have aggressive plans to enter the European market and take their product international!

Role

As the Financial Controller, you’ll have full oversight of the accounting function with the support of the founding team. Within this position the ideal candidate will be involved with designing and implementing processes to ensure the smooth running and development of the Accounts team.

Responsibilities

· Manage the day-to-day accounting, supported by accountants covering other business divisions.

· Make sure accounting standards are adhered too along with developing processes and identifying areas of opportunity. (including payables, reporting, cash forecasting)

· Experienced in consolidated group reporting.

· Oversee financial reporting, including monthly management accounts and statutory reporting in each jurisdiction.

· Support other internal functions) with reporting & financial analysis & procedures.

· Oversee tax management (VAT, tax credits) & tax planning, liaising with tax advisors

· Ad hoc duties include working with other departments within the group to keep a continuous, accurate reporting system.

Must haves:

· Qualified Accountant with 5 years PQE

· Strong technical knowledge, especially regarding consolidation & international accounting

· Good knowledge of UK & International GAAP

· Experience of large-company best-practice

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