Since 1986, Biocair has established a global reputation as a leading GDP logistics specialist within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Biocair has built up a unique, client-centric approach by employing scientists in front-line logistics positions and assembling a team of best-in-class industry experts in quality, cold chain and regulatory compliance. Biocair focuses on providing the most comprehensive time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services available whilst delivering flexible, tailored, cost-effective solutions to all its clients. It is committed to delivering complete end-to-end logistics solutions through its 24/7 operation and global network spanning across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
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Due to this exciting growth period, going forward we will rely on substantial sales growth at improved gross profit margins, and an increase resource commitment in people, locations and equipment. As a result, we have been upskilling and modernising the Finance function.
Responsibilities will include:
* Production of the Monthly Sales flash report for competitor update, company sales pipeline and monthly sales performance.
* Management and production of the annual budget and quarterly forecast for sales volumes and revenue for the Biocair Group.
* Budgeting and quarterly forecasts: prepare the quarterly forecast and annual budget for global commercial team costs
* Sales efficiency: determine key performance indicators to use and develop monthly reports to deliver improvements in sales opportunity to cash collection performance
* Support the Monthly financial reporting: Preparing and improve the monthly reports for the shareholder, to include future focused, value adding and action orientated insight into operational and functional costs variances
* Key risks: manage and report on key risks and opportunities affecting operations.
* Business case financial creation and review: Complete the financial models for business cases and complete review with business partners to be presented to the Executive Leadership Team.
Our company values matter, and guide all that we do each day. The successful candidate will be expected to operate in line with them as we strive to be the provider of choice for specialist logistics solutions to the global scientific community; based on the highest levels of care, expertise and precision; enabling our customers to retain absolute focus on research and development.
In addition, you will demonstrate these key competencies:
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong Commercial experience
* Able to talk through sales pipeline and able to report
* Experience in modelling and analysing large volumes of data and interpretation of financial information
* Ability to influence and positively challenge senior managers to drive growth and change
In return we offer:
* Up to £70,000 depending on experience
* Bonus scheme
* A generous non-contributory pension
* 25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell 5 days
* Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Wellness Programme
Please note that this is a full time role, 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 08.30-17.30 and is offered as a hybrid role, you may be required to come into our office based in Sawston, Cambridge up to 2 days a month.
Applications for this role will close on the 7th May 2024 with first stage interviews being held mid May.
This is a UK based role and the right to live and work in the UK will need to be established during the recruitment process. Please note we are not currently a Home Office visa sponsorship licence holder.
Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please be aware that we are NOT inviting recruitment agencies to submit candidates for this role and as such any approaches will be rejected. Thank you for your understanding.