Finance Manager
Location: Murdoch House, Oyster Row, Cambridge, UK
Full-time
Onsite or hybrid working is available.
Qkine is a Cambridge, UK-based manufacturer of high-purity, animal-free growth factors, cytokines, and other complex proteins. We combine proprietary production processes with protein engineering technology to tackle fundamental biological and scale-up challenges for the fast-growing stem cell, organoid, regenerative medicine, and cultured meat sectors.
A spin-out from Cambridge University founded in 2016, we have already attracted a loyal customer following from leading biotechnology companies and world-class academic institutions.
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we rapidly grow Qkine globally. Reporting to the CFO, you will develop and manage the efficient running of our finance function, implementing and ensuring compliance with appropriate controls. You will take ownership of all aspects of the cash cycle, from monitoring cash flow to overseeing the purchase and sales ledger activities. You will use your business partnering skills to enable all our teams to optimise their activity and collaborate with them to prepare detailed and timely financial analysis to support the month-end, forecasting and budgeting processes.
Our international growth - including opening a US entity - will provide opportunities to develop knowledge and experience across and beyond Europe, including the US.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Consolidation of US subsidiary accounts
* Inventory reporting and analysis
* Administration of the company share option scheme, including the relevant HMRC reporting
* R&D Tax Credit/RDEC year-end calculations, liaising with third-party advisors
* Monthly payroll
* Statutory returns, including annual accounts and all HMRC returns
* Business partnering during the budget, forecasting and monthly reporting processes
Skills and experiences that will help you in the role:
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent attainment related to accountancy is essential
* Strong and up-to-date technical knowledge
* Experience in a similar FM role
* Excellent business partnering and communication skills
* Commercial approach, including meeting deadlines and understanding the business’s priorities
* Impeccable eye for detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
We believe in nurturing our team, empowering individuals, and working flexibly. We do this while exceeding the expectations of our customers and collaborators by focusing on delivering the best service, scientific insight, and product quality.
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer an attractive employee share option scheme, enhanced pension, enhanced maternity cover, life assurance, and private medical cover.
How to apply:
Please send a two-page CV and a one-page cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for the role and would like to join our team. Please send it as a single PDF file to recruitment@qkine.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Work from home
Work Location: In person
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