Senior Controller

Senior Controller (Life Sciences)

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance within the life sciences sector? Our client is seeking a Senior Controller to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and stakeholder collaboration while working remotely.

Position Details:

• Contract Type: Temporary
• Hourly Rate: £40.00
• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Remote
• Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week, office hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Why Join Us?
In this pivotal role, you will oversee and review critical accounting activities during a strategic global carve-out. You will partner closely with global stakeholders in Finance, Operations, and external advisors, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance throughout the separation process. Your expertise will drive consistency and standardisation across regions, supporting key project milestones.

What You'll Do:

Deconsolidation & Financial Review:

• Support and review global monthly deconsolidation activities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Validate financial impacts of carve-out activities across entities.

Net Economic Benefit (NEB) Oversight:

• Review NEB calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee NEB settlement processing and reconciliations.

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Identify key accounting and financial reporting risks.
• Ensure effective controls are in place and support audits.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with diverse stakeholders, including Global Business Services and external advisors.
• Ensure alignment on accounting treatments and compliance.

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and consolidation systems (SAP, HFM preferred).
• Experience in supporting divestitures or complex accounting projects is a plus.
• Hyperion Expertise - Proven hands-on experience with Oracle Hyperion, including financial planning, reporting, and consolidation activities.
• Global Collaboration Experience - Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multinational teams and operate in a global business environment.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile mindset to adapt to changing project requirements.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a high-impact project within the life sciences industry, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and join a team where your expertise will shine and where you can truly make a difference. Let's shape the future of finance together!

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