Finance Director - Fixed Term (maternity cover)

Founded in 1997, Ergomed Group is dedicated to the provision of specialised services to the pharmaceutical industry and the development of new drugs. With a global footprint covering 100+ countries, we have the reach to deliver solutions for even the toughest clinical development and trial management challenges. Ergomed has provided clinical development, trial management, and pharmacovigilance services for 300+ clients, from top 10 pharmaceutical and generics organizations to small and mid-sized drug development companies. Ergomed is owned by Permira, a UK based private equity group. The Finance Director will be part of a dynamic and experienced Group Reporting team. The Group Reporting team manage the external and internal reporting within the Ergomed Group and the Finance Director will have a key role in reviewing and overseeing the key deliverables of the Group Reporting team. The key deliverables of the team include the Group’s Annual Financial Statements, Audit Committee/Board reporting, monthly management accounts, supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, financial reporting and analysis to support decision making and technical accounting papers. The Finance Director will be part of a finance team of over 50+ professionals based throughout the globe and will work closely with the Group Finance Director and Group Chief Financial Officer. The Head of Finance Director will be someone with the relevant experience/attributes described below and a willingness to partner/work with the wider business to achieve the Group’s goals. Key duties and responsibilities: Group reporting Oversee subsidiary month end submissions in group reporting software Oversee month end consolidation adjustments and review/reconcile top-level consolidations Prepare group variance analysis, commentary and feed into month end reporting papers to the Executive management team and Permira Develop expertise and champion group reporting through Prophix Oversee the preparation of UK GAAP compliant financial statements for UK subsidiaries Review and assist in the preparation of the Ergomed Group IFRS financial statements Budget and forecasting Consolidate group budget/forecast submissions and assist with preparation of slides for management/board Prepare monthly departmental variance analysis against budget/forecast and resolve variances with department heads Treasury Support the Group Finance Director in optimising cash and deposit yields and hedging foreign currency/interest risk in line with the Treasury policy Oversee debt covenant compliance workings Support ongoing banking compliance (mandates, credit exposures, authority matrices etc) Other Support the activities around the pre and post-acquisition of companies Support in cost control activities across SG&A Review and prepare accounting technical papers where required Assist in drafting Audit Committee and Board papers Ad hoc finance projects and activities as they arise within the business Help with the learning and development of the Group Reporting team ACA or ACCA qualified, 7-10 years PQE Top ten audit experience Knowledge of IFRS statutory accounts and disclosures Industry consolidation and reporting experience Prophix and/or Sage X3 system experience a bonus We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an equal opportunities workplace and a human-centric environment where people of all cultural backgrounds, genders and ages can contribute and grow.    To succeed we must work together with a human first approach. Why? because our people are our greatest strength leading to our continued success on improving the lives of those around us.    We offer:   Training and career development opportunities internally    Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth   Friendly, supportive working environment   Opportunity to work with colleagues based all over the world, with English as the company language   Our core values are key to how we operate, and if you feel they resonate with you then Ergomed is a great company to join!    Quality   Integrity & Trust    Drive & Passion    Agility & Responsiveness    Belonging   Collaborative Partnerships    We look forward to welcoming your application.