We’re looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of UK Finance to lead the finance function across the UK & Ireland. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic and operational financial guidance to drive profitability, performance, and cash generation within a high-growth, CNS-focused pharmaceutical company, operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment following several successful recent product launches.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a strategic partner to the Leadership Team, contributing to key business decisions
* Provide robust KPIs and financial insights to support decision-making
* Lead financial reporting for Group Management
* Drive performance analysis vs. budget and prior years, implementing corrective actions where required
* Optimise cashflow, including ownership of forecasting and working capital management
* Oversee tax reporting and support tax optimisation initiatives
* Ensure strong financial controls and risk management processes are in place
* Support compliance activities as a member of the Compliance Committee
* Lead the full finance function, ensuring all statutory and regulatory obligations are met
* Own the budgeting and MRP process, ensuring alignment with group standards and reporting requirements
Requirements
* Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (e.g. Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager)
* Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable
* Minimum of 7-10 years’ financial accounting experience
* Experience working within multinational organisations
* Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and business processes
* Experience working with ERP systems and finance platforms
* Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office capability
* Strong communicator, with the ability to influence cross-functionally
* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams
* Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance
Qualifications
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