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Interim Head of Finance

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City Of London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim head of finance to lead a dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to partner with executive-level leaders and influence key financial decisions. As part of a growing pharmaceutical company, you will be at the forefront of driving change and business planning. With a hybrid working model, you will balance office presence with flexibility, allowing you to engage deeply with the business while also enjoying a modern work-life balance. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant with ACCA, ACA, or CIMA certification.
  • Proven track record in people management and business partnering.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 5 qualified direct reports in finance.
  • Drive business planning and ensure financial reporting objectives are met.

Skills

People Management
Business Partnering
Financial Reporting
Communication
European Language (French or German)

Education

ACCA
ACA
CIMA

Job description

Your new company
I am currently working with an established and listed pharmaceutical company with headquarters in London who are renowned for creating exciting therapies. The company has a presence in other parts of the world, including France, Germany and Japan.
Your new role
As an interim head of finance, you will be in charge of managing a team of 5 qualified direct reports as well as business partnering with exec and c-suite level individuals. You will also be responsible for driving business planning, financial reporting and ensuring that the business' objectives are met. The overall team size is 12, and you will be reporting to the European Finance Director.
What you'll need to succeed
The business is looking to hire an industry-trained qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with a proven track record of people management, business partnering and ability to communicate business goals and strategies. Experience within the pharmaceutical sector is desirable but not essential. Speaking a European language (French or German) is also desirable.
What you'll get in return
You will be part of an ever-growing business, working alongside like-minded individuals. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside c-suite individuals and understand the business through their lens. Moreover, as you will be heading up the finance team, you will have the chance to influence decisions and drive change where possible.
Hybrid working is also offered with a minimum presence of 1 day / week in the office.
What you need to do now
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