Chief Financial Officer
Location: Stone, Staffordshire Hybrid working, 2 days a week in our Stone Office)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary, Flexible Working, Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Private Medical (Optical & Dental options), Matching Contributory Pension, 25 Days Leave + Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme, Life Insurance, Referral Scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Hub + other benefits.
Who's Instem? Well, we're a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 25)
What's the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 400 staff, we very much have a family feel. You'll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you'll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We'll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.
The CFO is a key member of the Executive Team who provides support in all financial aspects of the business. In addition, the CFO is expected to make significant contribution in the wider areas of administration and general management of the business.
What are you responsible for?
•Taxation-Corporation/PAYE (inc. USA operations)
•Treasury Management, including Debt, ForEx and Interest Rate Management
•Strategic Planning, supplying financial expertise and general management skills
•Forecast
•Budgets
•Investor Relations
•Bank Liaison
•Benchmarking and Performance measures
•Pensions/Payroll, managing an outsourced service
•Legal Affairs
•Risk Management (operational and financial)
•Facilities Management
•Human Resources
•Purchasing
•Health and Safety
•Member of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Steering Committee whose purpose is to stay aware of ESG matters that are relevant to the business and to advise and guide the business ensuring we remain compliant where required and enhance our social contribution
•Adherence to the Company's Quality Management System to ensure that all work is handled Securely, Professionally and Diligently
Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
•Experience of working in a SaaS environment, preferably in Life Sciences
•Exposure to working within a Private Equity company is preferred
•Recognised accounting qualification
•Excellent organisation/communication/planning skills
•Leadership/motivational skills
•Effective delegation/prioritisation skills
•Awareness of current affairs
•Knowledge of office procedures and computer packages
•Human Resource experience
•Knowledge of our Quality Management System and its application to tasks associated with this role.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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