Finance Manager

SRM Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a leading late stage biotech organisation who are looking to scale and strengthen the Finance function with the addition of a Finance Manager to join them on an initial 6 month contract basis.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will oversee the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and effective financial planning.

This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to support business growth, systems transformation and the continued development of a scalable finance function. Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, group reporting and month-end close.

Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and commercial financial analysis to aid business decision-making.

Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, VAT returns, payment approvals and audit readiness, ensuring strong governance and financial controls.

Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting, supporting ERP optimisation and partnering with operational teams to enhance efficiency.

Skills & Experience

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.

Experience working within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment using ERP systems (NetSuite experience advantageous).

Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to improve processes and manage competing priorities.

Comfortable working within a fast-paced, evolving organisation, taking a hands-on approach while supporting strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential.

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline is desirable.

Desirable Experience

Experience within a growing SME or scale up environment.

Exposure to finance transformation projects, ERP implementations and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals or another regulated industry would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Salary of £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + Benefits

Predominantly remote working with occasional travel to meetings across the South.

Opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development.

Broad, commercially focused role with genuine scope to influence finance processes, systems and future growth.