Head of Finance

Your new company

A global pharmaceuticals company is currently recruiting a Head of Finance to join their high-performing finance team. With an overseas parent company, your new employer is based in London, where all UK and European activities are managed. This company has been continuously recognised for its culture as a great place to work.

Your new role

You will have a varied role, covering aspects of financial planning, operational finance and accounting for the European region. Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Leading a team of over 10 finance staff to deliver timely and accurate results
• Responsible for all budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning
• Business partnering with department heads and the executive committee
• Providing strategic objectives for the European finance team
• Managing internal and external audits and further introducing solutions to improve controls
• Developing finance systems and supporting with systems changes

What you'll need to succeed

This role would be well suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance. You will also hold an ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualification with post-qualification experience in the pharmaceutical sector. You will enjoy working with stakeholders across the business and leading and mentoring teams. This role will require high levels of business partnering, so experience working on financial planning and presenting finance to non-finance stakeholders is key. You will also have experience working in fast-paced organisations with an international presence. French or German language skills would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Offering a fantastic culture for its employees, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with flexible and hybrid working options. This role will offer you the opportunity to work with a high-performing team, implement changes and work on exciting projects as well as the tasks listed.

What you need to do now

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