Harper May

Finance Manager

Harper May is partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing pharmaceutical company at the forefront of healthcare innovation.

With a strong focus on research, product development, and international expansion, the business is now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to help shape its financial operations during a period of sustained growth.

Role Overview:
As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the company’s strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the consolidation process, enhancing financial controls, and supporting audit and compliance activities across the group.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and performance metrics


  • Deliver timely and accurate reporting packs for review by senior leadership


  • Drive improvements in group reporting processes and enhance internal controls, including intercompany reconciliations


  • Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage coordination of the year-end audit


  • Maintain and enforce the company’s accounting policies and ensure technical compliance with reporting standards


  • Perform balance sheet reviews and maintain oversight of key financial controls


  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the financial control environment and lead improvement initiatives


  • Support ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting, and project-based work to assist the wider finance team


Key Requirements:



  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent


  • Previous experience in financial or management reporting, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector


  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with attention to detail and a focus on accuracy


  • Proven ability to improve processes and controls within a fast-paced finance function


  • Collaborative and proactive mindset, with strong interpersonal and communication skills


  • Proficient in financial systems and Excel, with the ability to work across complex data sets





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