Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A

Orchard Therapeutics plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Therapeutics plc. is a global biotechnology company focused on transformative gene therapies. Headquartered in London, it develops cell and gene therapies for rare diseases and reports to the Associate Director of Finance.

The Financial Controller/GL Accountant role manages G&A ledgers, monthly close, reporting, payroll entries, audits, and internal controls, driving accuracy and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on operational roles within industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, and Concur preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills—lookup functions, PivotTables, and large data sets.
• Excellent communication across multiple levels and teams.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Self-starter with responsibility for day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts for G&A departments (HR, Legal, Facilities, IT, etc.) ensuring accurate monthly close and reconciliations.
• Partner with G&A leaders to deliver monthly financial reporting and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Supervise and approve cash disbursements to vendors in line with policy.
• Coordinate payroll-related journal entries and payroll account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting to the parent company.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

Concur

Excel (PivotTables)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

Concur

Excel

Job description

Location: Hammersmith

Reporting to: Associate Director, Finance

Job Summary

Orchard Therapeutics is a global biotechnology gene therapy company dedicated to transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases through the development of innovative, potentially curative cell and gene therapies. Orchard has its global headquarters in London and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin, a Japan-based Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company.

Key Elements and Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts for G&A departments (HR, Legal, Facilities, IT, etc.) ensuring accurate and timely financial month-end close, including recording journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations and roll-forwards, and performing detailed account analyses.
• Partner with G&A department leaders to deliver monthly financial reporting and support financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Supervise and approve cash disbursements to third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Partner with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely recording of payroll-related journal entries and reconciliation of payroll accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, and related accruals.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting to parent company.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and response to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal accounting policies.
• Drive process improvements and promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on operational roles within industry; experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Strong proficiency in accounting systems; ideally with NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, and Concur
• Advanced Excel skills are required, including proficiency with lookup functions, PivotTables, and handling large data sets.
• The ability to communicate effectively through the use of different means to a broad range of individuals at all levels.
• Highly organized with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet internal and external deadlines to the desired standard.
• A motivated self-starter that is quick to learn and, takes responsibility for day-to-day activities with minimal input and direction.
• Analytical and proactive with a problem-solving mindset and focus on continuous improvement.
• Professional, hard-working team player with a can-do attitude that acts responsibly in an ethical manner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA or CPA preferred