Uk Interim Finance Controller
6 months ago
Biosynth_®_ is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects are carried out in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.
**What we are looking for**:
We are looking for an interim finance controller to come in and work alongside our UK finance manager to streamline and improve the financial controls of the UK business. Our UK finance team is made up of an account payable (1), account receivable (2), Accounts assistants (2) and a management accountant all looked after by our UK finance manager.
**Responsibilities will include**:
- Undertake an assessment of the AP/AR and close process for the UK business. Identify adjustments to the processes to enable an exemplary best practice which can be shared with the rest of the Biosynth group.
- Establishing a regular reporting and KPI processes for the AP & AR teams. With a key deliverable to drive down payable/receivable days and improve working capital.
- Through process efficiencies reduce the number of days required to close.
- Improve capital spend and prepayment tracking through the establishment of trackers and communications with the wider business.
- Work with our SAP consultants to improve our use of the system through utilisation of SAP best practises to reduce bottlenecks currently experienced. This includes the establishment of BACs runs and a link to our M-Files system to view invoices within SAP.
- Work along side the business to improve accuracy of financial tracking through posting to the correct profit/cost centre and GL account. This will include the production of trainings documents (SOPs) and training sessions.
- Begin the process of introducing automation into the regular business cycle.
- Work with external auditors to complete queries where necessary.
- Support the finance manager in regular VAT reporting.
**Requirements**:
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)
- Experience in AR/AP process improvement
- Proven track record in finance and accounting roles, with a significant experience in process improvement and internal controls
- Experience in integrating automation (ie RPA) within a control function is desirable
- Extensive experience working with SAP financial systems, including configuration, data extraction, and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends to support strategic decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy, especially in handling financial data and reports.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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