Interim Finance Associate - £250-270 pd (Inside)

An exciting opportunity with a world-leader in Pharma, to lead on all UK-related Financial activity, working closely with senior-level stakeholders, within an agile and fast-paced environment

This role is a 12-month contract, paying up to £270 per day (in scope of IR35) based in South-East England, with flexibility around working from home. There is also potential option for a permanent position at the end of the contract.

You will:

• Act as a key finance point of contact to the Lead Accountant, providing informed finance advice in response to queries
• Act as main finance contact for audits, managing audit activity and interactions with partners and key stakeholders. Review statutory accounts and collaborate on resolution of technical accounting issues.
• Key finance contact and support on Tax, VAT and Tax COE. Provide support in technical payroll areas and employee benefits.
• Lead entity planning and quarterly reports to Financial Directors/ Controllers and US Corporate
• Responsible for mid-year transfer pricing adjustments
• Finance owner for Global Charge-outs, ensuring accurate reporting
• Ensure accurate month-end position for headcount and accruals
• Provide support on finance queries across functions
• Review of balance sheet planning and updates, and monthly balance sheet reviews
• Chair quarterly finance audit committees and leading projects to drive efficiency, reporting and compliance
• Ensure compliance with global policies.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with 3+ years' post-qualification experience. University qualified or equivalent.
• Previous finance experience working in a Big Four consultancy
• Ideally, some Pharma industry experience, particularly pharmaceutical audit experience
• Ability to develop strong stakeholder and end-user relationships across functions and at all levels, to drive improvement.
• Strong skills of influence and engagement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a dynamic, global environment
• Previous experience with SAP and strong skills with Microsoft Office
• Desirable - Previous experience of HMRC reporting
  
  

This is an urgent requirement, so if interested, please apply ASAP. Any questions, please email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com or call 01483213310