Vice President, Financial Controller

4 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Immunocore Full time
Immunocore (

NASDAQ:
IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers.

We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform.

Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.


We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients.

You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies.

We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity.


MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB


Ensure that all Global Financial Reporting under US GAAP, Technical accounting, Statutory accounting, Purchase to Pay, Order-to-cash and financial/ERP systems are delivered to a high standard and driving and delivering required changes to support and meet ongoing and future developments of the underlying business focusing on ongoing governance, SOX compliance and external audits.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Responsibilities

  • Leader for teams responsibility for all core accounting & finance operations including, financial consolidations under US GAAP, statutory financial statements under IFRS, record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, SOX and financial systems for all Immunocore global operations.

o Focus on driving and delivering improvements across all owned processes and activities to ensure robust and fit for purpose as a US listed public company.

Requires consideration of future needs over the medium to long-term and ensuring Finance able to respond and meet through short-term objectives.

o Financial Reporting.

Timely and well controlled monthly/quarterly/year-end reporting process for high quality external financial statements with no reportable control deficiencies or material errors.

Proactive consideration and management of external auditors in context of current business position and external environment ensuring consolidated audit success.

Ensure technical accounting position papers are in place and agreed with external auditors for complex transactions and changes in accounting standards (under US GAAP and IFRS).

o Proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating financial risks and maintenance of a robust financial control environment, addressing key financial risks.

This should also encompass where Finance can support effective legal compliance e.g. Proxy, ABAC, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Sanctions and Export Controls, etc.

o Key player in the Audit & Risk Committee on behalf of the ARC Chairman ensuring all required matters are reviewed, discussed, and actioned appropriately over the course of the year.

o Purchase to Pay. Focus on ensuring well controlled fit for purpose processes in place for global business. Working closing with the procurement, FP&A, tax & treasury, and business functions to ensure efficient processes.
o Order to Cash. Responsible for billing and collections from all customers worldwide via third party providers. Oversee applicable gross-to-net deductions related to global revenue transactions. Ensure documentation and support is defensible for all audit positions taken.

o Supporting potential business development and strategic financings and projects with required financial due diligence or statutory obligations with respect to special projects.

o Management of key external stakeholders including external auditors and SOX compliance advisors.

o Accountable for determining accounting impact of the various share plans and inputting into the design of the various plans and other ad hoc support as may be required.

Working closely with HR and Legal groups to ensure proper accounting and filings under UK law.

Responsible for fair value calculations and ensuring the appropriate valuation tools are used and ensuring the various tax valuations required to support grants in the UK and US are undertaken and in place.

Management

Managing multiple teams, including:


o Headcount planning and recruitment in line with budget, reviewing conflicting requirements and requests, deciding where investments and adjustments might be needed.

o Ensuring the annual appraisals, career development discussions and identifying development needs, take place including reviewing indirect reports PDRs and ensuring actions are addressed.

o Overseeing the annual remuneration review in line with Company recommendations budgets, ensuring fairness and consistency within the group.

o Identifying and anticipating future skills gaps, succession planning, career development and retention of key talent, looking to have wider visibility across the whole organization.

o Understanding the career objectives of direct and indirect reports, setting realistic expectations and guiding individuals on the experience and learning needed to achieve their goals.

o Develop the team's capability to ensure they thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
o Coaching direct report managers to be effective in the management of their people.

  • Helping to shape the strategic direction of the group in the context of the wider organization and business direction.
  • Conducting regular group updates ensuring employees and managers are well informed of what is going on across the Company and within the group, actively seeking input from the team on suggestions.
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement, understanding possible impact and benefits on other groups, and seeking buy-in from the wider management team.
  • Understanding the Company culture and how it is evolving, ensuring the values and ethics that underpin the Company's success are retained. Championing the Company culture.
  • As part of the Senior Finance and company management, setting an appropriate 'tone from the top' on the importance of financial control and effective risk management.

Other:

  • Holiday restrictions may apply at certain times of the year, such as year-end.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Worked in a senior finance leadership role at a US global, public company.
  • Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and relevant UK statutory requirements.
  • Experience of working in or closely with international companies, and with a US presence
  • Ability to consider issues at a strategic level but also to operate within the detail and implement, deliver and embed change.
  • Comfortable and highly competent at undertaking several diverse activities concurrently across a wide range of topics.
  • Evidence of continuous improvement mentality, demonstrating improving and transforming finance processes, including effectively leveraging technology.
  • Managed and implemented technology-based platforms such as NetSuite, ADP, or other ERPs.
  • Experience of producing statutory reports and managing audit processes
  • Presented and shared insights at senior level audiences. Evidence of credibility with senior management and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing teams of 10+ people.
  • Office-based role at least 4 days a week at Milton Park office
  • Managed internal and/or external audits.
Desirable

  • Worked within the biotech or pharmaceutical sector.
  • Experience of or a good understanding of establishment of legal entities in multiple jurisdictions, transfer pricing, multi-currency trading, and working capital management.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Lead with science to benefit patients

Work together to set clear priorities and objectives aligned to the organisation's goals, to create an environment that maximises individual contributions that will benefit patients.


  • Entrepreneurial

Drawn to opportunities to seek out key areas of improvements, ask questions, voice opinions, and take initiatives to get things done.


  • Value Diversity to drive innovation
Value and listen to all views and opinions, push boundaries, utilise diverse skills and approaches to foster creative thinking.

  • Respect and trust each other
Respect and trust each other with good intentions and consistent and fair as to how to treat others. Forster transparent and frequent communication.

  • Act with integrity

Act with integrity taking responsibility for actions and challenge action or decisions, own mistakes, take decisions to improve the success of organisation.

Education & qualifications

  • CPA/ACCA/ ACMA/ ACA CA/ CIMA professional accountant qualification or equivalent

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