Entitiy Finance Manager

9 month Contract and Entity Finance Manager with this Pharma Company based in Cambridge. This newly created Entity Finance Manager role is responsible for ensuring that the highest degree of financial integrity, analysis & adherence to policy is maintained within the Technical Operations entities. Full entity reporting, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow, there is also a strong focus on working with SSC and external auditors to deliver statutory audits. Reporting to the Head of Financial Control in this role as Entity Finance Manager you will enjoy a varied and challenging role This initial 9 month contact will be Hybrid working with a couple of days a week ideally based in the Cambridge Office, key responsibilities will include: - Design and deliver a month end reporting pack that provides insight into all entities. - Provide insight and analysis on all entity P&Ls. Close attention on Sales, Cost of Goods and Margins. - Regular detailed P&L reviews with Tech Ops finance, Head of Financial Control and relevant SSC colleagues. - Balance sheet reviews - thorough balance sheet reviews to be performed on a monthly basis with focus on key risk areas (GRNI, Accruals) to be covered. - Inter-company reporting - Cash flow reporting - responsible for submissions and commentary on monthly cash flow submissions. - Ensure Control framework is sufficient across key entities - Quarterly reviews are carried out with relevant stakeholders - Letters are submitted on time. Risks are highlighted and dealt with. - Provide assistance and guidance to SSC during external statutory audit process. Acting as escalation between SSC and external auditors. - Monitor and track delivery of all statutory audits and filings, liaising with SSC and Technical finance teams. - Ensure P13 adjustments are monitored and adhere to group policy before submission and posting. - Work with Tax and SSC to ensure all tax filings are completed to statutory deadlines. - Responsible for updating audit trackers for Tech ops entities. - Responsible for delivery and review of the full entity budgets for the Tech Ops entities. - Work closely with relevant FBPs to ensure all market Opex is included budgets and with required detail captured. - Full reviews of budgets and forecasts to be reviewed with Tech ops finance and Head of financial control. - Ensure full and detailed balance sheet submissions, capturing working capital targets are agreed by entity. - Provide guidance to the Tech Ops FBP and FA for on products purchased and distributed. - Working with Supply chain, Procurement and Alliance management to ensure all price lists are monitored and kept up to date in alignment with commercial agreements. - Work with relevant stakeholders (Tax, Treasury) to ensure appropriate margins are made within each entity, by product. - Work with external parties and in house Technical Accounting teams to ensure knowledge is up to date on new accounting policies and changes. - Provide training and updates to Tech Ops finance teams on changes to internal and external policies and standards. Key criteria for this role are: - Audit experience Technical knowledge of types of entities - Recognised Accountancy Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or local equivalent) - Knowledge of FRS102 / UKGAAP preferential - US GAAP for internal reporting - Experience of working in Multi currency / multinational companies - Ability to work effectively within a complex management matrix structure. - Must possess "soft skills": conflict resolution and negotiation, personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills. - High level of commitment and flexibility, poise, communication and teamwork skills - Ability to interact with all levels, influence senior managers and be equally comfortable with senior management in cross-functional efforts. - Broad, creative, and innovating thinking and the ability to gather extensive amounts of information and synthesize into concise reports and presentations. - Strong financial, IT and analytical skills with an operational focus For further details on this role and information on the superb benefits available too contact