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Many cancers and other diseases are caused, or resist treatment, because T cells can't recognize or target cells correctly. We're progressing first-in-class antigen modulators through the clinic, developed to treat disease by controlling T cell activation. Our technology modulates antigen presentation, flicking a switch inside cells to alter their appearance to the immune system.
This approach marks a fundamental shift in how we treat people living with autoimmune disorders, cancers and infectious diseases.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our growing biotech company. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements and support for audit processes in a dynamic and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background (preferably via experience in practice), familiarity with audit procedures and ideally experience in a public company setting.
Core Responsibilities
* Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with IFRS and company policies
* Record and reconcile complex journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
* Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
* Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, providing required documentation and explanations
* Support the preparation and review of audit schedules, ensuring timely responses to audit requests
* Address audit findings and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions
* Lead the implementation of a robust financial control environment, and ensure that all financial processes are compliant
* Assist in the preparation of schedules and reports for board meetings and investor reporting
* Stay up to date with the most recent accounting standards changes and their impact on the company financial reporting
* Build strong relationships with the project development and business support teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost tracking
* Partner with the external tax advisors in the UK and Australia to support R&D tax credit filings and compliance requirements
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within financial reporting and accounting functions
* Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of the company’s new ERP system (NetSuite)
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
* 2-5 years PQE
* Experience with audit processes and financial control procedures
* Good working knowledge of IFRS
* Experience of US GAAP reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley control frameworks would be an advantage
* Proficiency in ERP systems (particularly Oracle NetSuite) and a high level of competence in Microsoft Excel
* Familiarity with R&D tax credits, grant funding, and milestone-based revenue recognition
* Exceptional diligence and ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with auditors, senior management, and cross-functional teams
* Experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry would be an advantage
If you are passionate about Finance and want to work in a fast growing and exciting company, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of advancing ground-breaking discoveries.
Perks and Benefits:
* 2 holiday office shut-down periods during July and December (in addition to 25 days annual holiday!)
* Flexible, hybrid working
* Health insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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