Finance Director - PE Backed - Generic Pharmaceuticals - Essex

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Our Private Equity backed client are looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead their UK finance function. The business has recently gone through an acquisition and there is a great opportunity to progress the finance function as you see fit, whilst working closely with the CEO.

Posted On: Thursday, 23rd January 2020
Location: Essex
Pay Rate: £100,000 - £110,000 pa

Job Description:

Our Private Equity backed client are looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead their UK finance function. The business has recently gone through an acquisition and there is a great opportunity to progress the finance function as you see fit, whilst working closely with the CEO.

This international Pharmaceuticals business turnover £450m, with the UK entity contributing £80m to this. Being PE backed, the business is constantly looking at new acquisitions creating opportunity throughout the business.

Skills and Experience:

  • Must have Generics experience within pharmaceuticals
  • Fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Previous experience of managing and developing staff
  • Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading, developing and expanding the finance team
  • Complete oversight of the day-today running of finance
  • Business partnering closely with the CEO and other senior stakeholders
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process
  • Offering key strategic advice and analysis in relation to international expansion and effective growth strategy

Generic drugs experience within the Pharmaceutical sector is an absolute must for this role, if you have this please apply.

For further details and for a confidential chat, please contact without delay.