Finance Manager

NOVUMGEN; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novumgen is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to own the tax and compliance function across the business, with strong UK tax expertise and a proactive, strategic mindset.

You will lead the development of the tax strategy, manage corporate tax filings and payments (including R&D claims), oversee VAT and indirect taxes, and ensure UK and international regulatory compliance, governance, and robust controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• CTA/ACCA/ACA qualified.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and VAT.
• Experience with audits and statutory filings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage corporate tax filings and payments, incl. R&D claim.
• Oversee VAT returns and indirect tax obligations.
• Ensure UK and international regulatory compliance and governance.
• Support audits and maintain robust controls.
• Contribute to financial reporting and month-end close.

Skills

UK tax knowledge

VAT knowledge

Audit management

Regulatory reporting

Risk management

Communication

Education

CTA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Digital tax platforms

Job description

Novumgen – the group of Entrepreneurs and Scientists.

Novumgen is a diverse, integrated specialty pharmaceutical and biological company focused on investing, developing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative products that provide benefits to patients and prescribers. We are focused on delivering life-changing medicines that contribute safety and value to patients, healthcare institutions, and prescribers across the globe. As a company, Novumgen has made a lasting commitment to patient safety, introducing new products to our portfolio while maintaining unrivalled quality and exceptional service to the pharmaceutical industry.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing organisation. This role requires strong financial expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support seamless operational performance. As the company continues its rapid growth trajectory, we are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment, bring an entrepreneurial mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful impact.

You will be part of a friendly, collaborative, and highly driven international team, working together to deliver consistent results within tight deadlines.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a confident, detail-driven Tax & Compliance individual to take ownership of all tax, regulatory, and statutory compliance activities across the business. This is a key role for someone who enjoys being the go-to expert, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to make a visible impact on how a company manages risk, governance, and financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Group’s tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all corporate tax filings, submissions, and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, including R&D tax claim.
• Oversee VAT returns, indirect tax obligations, and cross-border tax considerations.
• Maintain full compliance with UK and international regulations, including Companies House, HMRC, and industry-specific requirements.
• Oversight of statutory reporting
• Lead internal and external audits, identify compliance risks, and implement robust controls.
• Create and maintain tax and compliance policies, procedures, and internal guidance.
• Support senior leadership with tax insights, scenario modelling, and compliance advice for strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes and enhance reporting accuracy
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet, trial balance and income statement accounts and cash flow statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Management of month end closing process
• Maintain insights and commentary on major variances

Skills and Qualifications

• A professional qualification in accounting or tax (CTA, ACCA, ACA) with at least 5 years post qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and international tax principles.
• Experience managing statutory filings, regulatory submissions, and audit processes.
• Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and translate it into practical business guidance.
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels.
• Comfortable working with finance systems, reporting tools, and digital tax platforms.
• High level of accuracy and a proactive approach to risk management