Finance Manager

Salary: up to £70,000-£75000pa (depending on experience)

Edward Mann are working with a growing Pharmaceutical business based in Slough - our client is looking for recruit a Finance Manager in the team.

This newly created position plays a key role in driving financial clarity across the business. It offers a rare blend of strategic influence, operational finance leadership and analytical depth. You’ll support the leadership team with insights that guide commercial decision‑making, while ensuring the business remains tightly governed and forward‑focused.

Our client is seeking a candidate with a mix of technical and commercial experience as this position will be involved in a range of tasks ranging from the business partnering with operations and senior management teams, to inventory reporting, to audit, and the production of financial statements. There is also a clear path for continued progression in this position.

• Support the production of timely and accurate financial reporting, including full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Lead monthly consolidation of results across a range of domestic and international entities, delivering high-quality board-level management packs.
• Support the development of inventory reporting.
• Champion automation of reporting and accounting processes, driving efficiency through technology and improved workflows.
• Manage the budgeting cycle, from annual planning to quarterly reforecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Deliver deep-dive FP&A analysis to support commercial performance, including variance and scenario analysis.
• Build and maintain robust financial models and dashboards to track KPIs and guide strategic planning.
• Monitor and report on key business risks, assisting with the development of internal controls and compliance processes.
• Oversee group cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation.
• Business partner cross‑functionally with operational teams and business units to provide actionable financial insight.
• Liaise with external auditors and oversee the compliance of financial reporting with relevant standards.
• Maintain and improve financial systems, including overseeing the accuracy and integrity of data structures.

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in both financial reporting and FP&A.