Senior Finance Manager

About the Role

IN2 Consult are partnering with a key, PE backed client on the recruitment of a Senior Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end management accounting, year-end audits, statutory accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations
, while driving process improvements across the finance function.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month‑end close process
  , ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management accounts.
• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors during the audit process.
• Manage VAT compliance
  , including filing, reconciliations, and advice on regulatory changes.
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations
  , including prepayments, accruals (clinical and other), and other control accounts.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide actionable insights and support financial decision‑making.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency within finance operations.
• Support ad‑hoc financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA accountant.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in finance roles with exposure to biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors
  .
• Strong technical knowledge in management accounting, statutory reporting, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations
  .
• Hands‑on experience with clinical accruals and prepayments
  .
• Experience managing month‑end, year‑end, and audit processes
  .
• Proven ability to partner with non‑finance stakeholders and provide clear, concise financial guidance.
• Proficient in ERP/finance systems (e.g., SAP, Net Suite, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for process improvement
  .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.