Finance Manager

Harper May is partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing pharmaceutical company at the forefront of healthcare innovation. With a strong focus on research, product development, and international expansion, the business is now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to help shape its financial operations during a period of sustained growth.

Role Overview:
As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the company’s strategic decision-making. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the consolidation process, enhancing financial controls, and supporting audit and compliance activities across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and performance metrics

Deliver timely and accurate reporting packs for review by senior leadership

Drive improvements in group reporting processes and enhance internal controls, including intercompany reconciliations

Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage coordination of the year-end audit

Maintain and enforce the company’s accounting policies and ensure technical compliance with reporting standards

Perform balance sheet reviews and maintain oversight of key financial controls

Identify opportunities to strengthen the financial control environment and lead improvement initiatives

Support ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and project-based work to assist the wider finance team

Key Requirements:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Previous experience in financial or management reporting, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector

Strong technical accounting knowledge with attention to detail and a focus on accuracy

Proven ability to improve processes and controls within a fast-paced finance function

Collaborative and proactive mindset, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in financial systems and Excel, with the ability to work across complex data sets