The Role
The Finance Director/Vice President of Finance will report to the CEO and work as a key member of the senior leadership team. They will be responsible for developing Alchemab's financial management strategy and contributing to the organisation's strategic goals.
Responsibilities
* Key member of the senior leadership team, providing direct support to the CEO and acting as a trusted business partner to the CEO, COO, Board, and Investors.
* Implementing financial systems and processes for the company within the UK locations.
* Full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, planning & analysis, including R&D tax credits.
* Providing top-notch financial reports to the business, the board, and investors/partners.
* Identification and mitigation of risks, compliance, and adherence to regulations.
* Building, leading and managing a small finance team.
* Providing 'hands-on' operational financial support and business partnering, promoting an environment where budget holders are fully informed about their budgets and short/long-term forecasting.
* Developing and improving processes, procedures and controls, including implementation of forward-looking financial systems to anticipate company growth.
* Oversight of the company's legal and financial obligations, Company secretarial function.
* Support the CEO and leadership team in financing activities, including contributing to business planning and strategy, scenario planning, partnering, and investor due diligence.
* Ownership of the Company's cap table.
* Responsibility for the company's share option scheme and corporate insurance.
Profile
* Skilled accountant with experience in rapidly scaling venture capital-backed start-ups.
* Recognized as a strong business partner to the CEO, the VP Finance/Finance Director is equally comfortable providing high-level strategic guidance and delving into the details.
* Exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotech and therapeutic R&D is preferred.
* Analytical, mathematical, and data-driven approach with advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Must have the ability to use data analytics tools and experience with the implementation and use of robust financial systems.
* Experienced with building best-in-class finance functions, including developing people, systems and processes.
* Strong knowledge of financial regulations.
* Exposure to successful fund-raising activities.
* Proven stakeholder and people management skills, including advising, challenging and influencing stakeholders (CEO, Board, Investors).
In return, we offer a competitive salary and package:
* Annual bonus.
* 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata).
* Private Health & Dental Insurance.
* Group Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance & Income Protection.
* Equity ownership in the company.
* Opportunity to work with a fun, dynamic and rapidly growing team to develop life-changing medicines for patients.
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