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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join a fast growing, multinational business based in Maidenhead. This FTSE listed business is enjoying soaring profits and is looking to attract dynamic, driven candidates who can experience outstanding trajectory in their careers across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate management accounts, financial statements and variance analysis.
• Ensure readiness and assist in delivering successful half year and year end audits, being a key contact for the auditors.
• Lead and deliver ad hoc & project-based work.
• Manage and develop your direct team and assist Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Finance in the overall leadership of Financial Reporting.
• Own and evolve technical accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition, IFRS 15, Consolidation, intercompany.
• Ownership of assurance and reporting of complex balance sheet reconciliations and key controls for several areas.
• Identify & deliver continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting.
• Assist in producing technical papers and reports for Senior Management, including analysis and commentary.
• Keeping up to date with audit, regulation, and industry developments.
• Working with key stakeholders to ensure processes and controls are correct and being applied appropriately.

Requirements:

• Previous management experience.
• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Confident and proactive, professional, approach.
• Strong technical accounting & analytical skills

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join a fast growing, multinational business based in Maidenhead. This FTSE listed business is enjoying soaring profits and is looking to attract dynamic, driven candidates who can experience outstanding trajectory in their careers across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate management accounts, financial statements and variance analysis.
• Ensure readiness and assist in delivering successful half year and year end audits, being a key contact for the auditors.
• Lead and deliver ad hoc & project-based work.
• Manage and develop your direct team and assist Group Finance Manager and Head of Group Finance in the overall leadership of Financial Reporting.
• Own and evolve technical accounting and reporting for areas such as revenue recognition, IFRS 15, Consolidation, intercompany.
• Ownership of assurance and reporting of complex balance sheet reconciliations and key controls for several areas.
• Identify & deliver continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting.
• Assist in producing technical papers and reports for Senior Management, including analysis and commentary.
• Keeping up to date with audit, regulation, and industry developments.
• Working with key stakeholders to ensure processes and controls are correct and being applied appropriately.

Requirements:

• Previous management experience.
• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Confident and proactive, professional, approach.
• Strong technical accounting & analytical skills

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• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits and statutory filings.
• Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on financial matters.

• Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with statutory reporting and audit support.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join a fast growing, multinational business based in Maidenhead. This FTSE listed business is enjoying soaring profits and is looking to attract dynamic, driven candidates who can experience outstanding trajectory in their careers across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate management accounts, fin.

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About Us

Exscientia is an AI-driven precision medicine company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting. Our internal pipeline is focused on leveraging our precision medicine platform in oncology, while our partnered pipeline broadens our approach to other therapeutic areas. By pioneering a new approach to medicine creation, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.

Exscientia has a growing portfolio of projects and assets in immunological disease particularly in our collaborations with pharmaceutical company partners. We are looking for an exceptional scientist to lead and develop this therapeutic area with a focus on the identification and validation of new therapeutic targets and the conception and implementation of disease-relevant assays to the discovery of drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory disease. The successful candidate will work at the interface of Exscientia and its external partners and be expected to make a significant scientific and strategic contribution to future developments at Exscientia.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations to join our finance team, supporting the operations of the finance department through the delivery of key aspects of the month-end close process, the implementation of the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley 404 framework and wider financial reporting activities as well as driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across the finance function. The individual will also take responsibility for supporting the group’s consolidation process and external reporting requirements.

Please note this is a hybrid role and regular travel is required to our offices in Oxford, UK (approximately 2 times per week, with flexibility to work from home the remaining time). We are a flexible working organisation and we’re willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Play a critical role in development and implementation of our internal controls and compliance programs.
• Support in regular control performance assessment ensuring control objectives are met and evidenced appropriately.
• Support in the design of remediation plans where controls are not operating as designed working with process owners to facilitate improvements on a continual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated external reporting requirements and individual subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Act as a key contact for our external auditors to facilitate audit activities.

Requirements

Essential competencies & requirements:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent
• Strong accounting systems knowledge & experience of system implementations, process improvement and control implementation and optimisation
• External/Internal Audit experience
• Knowledge of SOx requirements
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principals
• Organised individual with attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience with Netsuite.

Benefits

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive both a new joiner and annual share award.
• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• We’re leading the way in progressive leave, offering enhanced policies such as generous parental leave, surrogacy, menopause, and family emergency leave so you feel supported no matter the life event.
• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.
• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that enable you to do your best work.
• We’ll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.
• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a fast growing service led business as a Group Finance Manager based at their impressive head office in High Wycombe. This is a 6-month Fixed term contract role, looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible due to a busy period for the business. This role offers hybrid working options and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing analysis and commentary on financial performance focusing on reviewing and presenting to key stakeholders to implement and monitor controls overreporting to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.
• Overall review and analysis of marketing actuals and forecast.
• Responsible for the physical forecast process - Quarterly, Monthly, and weekly rolling forecast review.
• Participate to Quarterly forecast and Yearly budget processes
• Responsible for the consolidation of departmental international operating expenses forecasting budgets and forecasts
• Contribute to the development of multi-year financial projections, aligning strategic initiatives with long-term business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities, translating insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Lead the monitoring and reporting of operational performance metrics through interactive dashboards, enabling cross-functional teams to proactively manage performance.
• Operational performance including trend analysis to help with management decision making
• Maintain strong relationships with business leaders and departments, including operations and sales
• Manage and oversee cashflow and forecasting of cashflow
• Responsible for working capital reporting and banking convenance.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Experience working in the broader commercial field or an FP&A background
• Proven transformation experience

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This well-established, SME business based in Surrey are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. You will be joining an innovative organisation that has a great market reputation and a brilliant working culture. Furthermore, this role will be mainly office based with flexibility to work from home, post completion of probation. This is a brilliant role for an experienced all-rounder who has previous experience in working in a managerial/number 1 finance position and is now looking for their next challenge. 

Job Type             Permanent, full time        

Location              West Byfleet, Surrey

Salary                   £45,000 - £0,000 per annum

Reference no:      HT15770

Finance Manager - Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
li>Flexible working options
• Company bonus scheme
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

Finance Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Directors of the business, and you will have full control of the finance function. You will be required to produce monthly management accounts with full reporting so previous experience with this is essential. Your key responsibilities will be:

Full preparation and production of the monthly management accounts.
• Providing accurate financial reports with full commentary and analysis.
• Working with the directors to plan budgets and forecast realistic targets monthly.
• Oversee the transactional accounting functions, ensuring they are running at full efficiency.
• Processing the monthly payroll.
• Working with key suppliers/clients whilst also staying on top of the Credit Control function.
• Supporting with other project work and liaising with various departments.
• Liaising with external accountants at year end.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Qualified or QBE candidates will be considered
• Previous experience in using Xero
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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