Financial Controller

Certara; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

About Certara

Certara is a growing company that provides a dynamic and exciting place to work. Our purpose is to assist in accelerating the development of meaningful medicines that make an impact on our society and the people that need them most. Innovation and creativity are highly valued, and everyone is given the opportunity for training and continuous development. Our portfolio spans the discovery, preclinical, clinical and post-marketing phases of drug development, working with 1,200 commercial companies, 250 academic institutions, and numerous regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee accounting operations and ensure duties are fulfilled and appropriately segregated
2. Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory standards
3. Supervise and mentor the accounting team responsible for accounting, payroll, VAT, HRMC processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
4. Lead the end-to-end audit process of current systems, while acting as a point of contact for auditors
5. Develop and implement internal controls in collaboration with Corporate to ensure the accuracy and security of financial data
6. Maintain thorough documentation to support audits and ensure smooth processes.
7. Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP), tax regulations, and internal controls, supporting audit standards
8. Review the financial reports and seek ways to reduce company costs
9. Propose solutions to identified risks, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations
10. Control the preparation and interpretation of statutory accounts and present findings
11. Drive the continuous improvement of end to end accounting practices
12. Support in the development and management of annual budgets, forecast future financial performance, and monitor variances against budget
13. Oversee revenue recognition, monthly reporting and forecasting of the CPT Business units located in the US
14. Develop KPI dashboard reporting for CPT Business
15. Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
16. Conduct detailed reviews of balance sheet reconciliations
17. Review and approve general journal entries posted by accounting staff
18. Manage the month-end and year-end close process and prepare financial reporting packages for all CPT entities
19. Oversee the management of accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers
20. Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
21. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

1. Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience
2. Significant experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook
3. Demonstrates leadership capability and the ability to influence others
4. Excellent presentation and communication skills.
5. Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
6. Adaptable to change and possess a willingness to embrace innovative ideas and new processes
7. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
8. Demonstrate positivity, approachability and have an investigative nature
9. Ability to analyze, understand and manipulate data in order to present clear and concise financial messages for review
10. Exceptional technical accounting knowledge
11. Previous experience in a Financial Controlling role of a similar sized/complexity business
12. Experience in Corporate tax and Internal Controls
13. Experience in Netsuite accounting software and Salesforce
14. US GAAP Experience
15. Extensive working knowledge of financial regulations and legislation including revenue recognition standards

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.