Strategic FP&A & Accounting Manager

Orchard Therapeutics - U.S.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A to lead financial reporting, month-end closing and business partnering across G&A functions in London. The role requires deep accounting knowledge and cross-functional collaboration with auditors and strategic partners.

The ideal candidate will manage GL for G&A, support payroll and budgeting processes, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on roles within industry; pharma/biotech preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Planning and Concur.
• Advanced Excel skills including lookup functions, PivotTables and large data sets.
• Effective communication across all levels; highly organized with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional, hardworking team player with ethical conduct.

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 internal controls.
• Coordinate payroll journal entries and payroll account reconciliations with payroll.
• Assist in monthly reporting to the parent company.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and responses.
• Ensure accounting policy adherence and drive process improvements across finance.
• Collaborate with auditors, service providers, and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

Concur

Job description

Orchard Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A to lead financial reporting, month-end closing and business partnering across G&A functions in London. The role requires deep accounting knowledge and cross-functional collaboration with auditors and strategic partners.

The ideal candidate will manage GL for G&A, support payroll and budgeting processes, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.