Interim Head of Finance

Hays PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Interim Head of Finance based in London. In this role, you'll lead a finance team, manage business reporting, and work closely with c-suite individuals to influence decisions. The position offers hybrid working and a chance to shape business strategies. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong management and communication skills, preferably with pharmaceutical experience.

Qualifications

• Industry-trained qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Experience in managing teams and business partnerships.
• Desirable: experience in pharmaceuticals; European language skills (French or German).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 qualified finance professionals.
• Drive business planning and financial reporting.
• Business partner with exec and c-suite level individuals.

Skills

People Management

Business Partnering

Communication of Business Goals

Financial Reporting

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Job description

Interim Head of Finance - Pharmaceutical Business

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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