Finance Manager - Pharma

Altum Consulting is proud to be partnering with a multinational pharmaceuticals business with a diversified product offering in their search for a Finance Manager to join their team. This will be a varied opportunity with the role encompassing both BAU activities and a range of important/interesting projects as the business looks towards continuous improvements through systems and processes.

This role will provide the opportunity for development and growth to ensure longevity and to allow the successful applicant to continue developing in his/her career. We would assume that candidates coming from a pharmaceuticals, retail or similar industry would have the right skills for this role - whether that be from practice or from within industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with the cost budget holders of the business
• Work with the team on areas such as consolidation, intercompany, sustainability and other project-based work
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations for several areas
• Keeping up to date with audit, regulation, and industry developments
• Prepare journals and management month-end schedules and produce the balance sheet reconciliations (bank reconciliations and subledger reconciliations).
• Balance sheet review and costs analysis of costcentres.
• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Support the preparation and review of quarterly interim and Annual reporting under IFRS
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of tax and VAT returns for the UK holding companies.
• Stay updated on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Oversee intercompany activities (fees invoicing, collection, payment, accruals, reporting
  
  

Required Experience:

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA)
• Confident, collaborative, proactive and professional approach
• Ability to present to and influence others, including senior stakeholders.
• A drive to succeed and progress and a desire to take ownership.