Senior Manager - Financial Control & Operations

We are looking for a Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager to join our team, assisting the Associate Director Financial Control and Operations in the smooth running of the month end close process as well as driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across the finance function. This is a broad role in a focussed team and provides a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Please note this is a hybrid role and Regular travel is required to our labs / offices in Oxford, UK (approximately 2-3 times per week), with flexibility to work from home in the UK the remaining time. We are a flexible working organisation and we're willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Play a critical role in the month end close process, and take ownership/accountability for various processes including generation of various accruals/prepayments, balance Sheet reconciliations and Fixed assets


• Assist with system implementations and optimisation


• Take joint ownership of financial aspects of the Payroll process


• Take ownership of resolution of finance and business queries including being a key point of contract with the Financial Reporting and FP&A teams


• Assist in the improvement of processes, controls & procedures to support the Group's implementation and maintenance of internal controls compliant with US Sarbanes Oxley 404 legislation.


• Act as a key contact for key stakeholders, both internally & externally


• Act as a coach and mentor to other team members.
  
  ACA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent


• Experience working in a similar role, preferably in a US listed company or experience of auditing such organisations


• Strong accounting systems knowledge & experience of system implementations, process improvement and control implementation


Essential skills:

• Organised individual with attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively


• Ability to question and challenge existing processes and SOP's to optimise team efficiency


Desirable skills:

• Pharmaceutical/Life Science/BioTech experience
  
  Exscientia is an AI-driven pharmatech company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting.


Our pipeline demonstrates our ability to rapidly translate scientific concepts into precision-designed therapeutic candidates, with more than 15 projects underway. By designing better drugs, faster, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.


• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.


• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.


• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive both a new joiner and annual share award.


• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.


• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.


• We're leading the way in progressive leave, offering enhanced policies such as generous parental leave, surrogacy, menopause, and family emergency leave so you feel supported no matter the life event.


• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.


• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.


• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.


• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.


• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.


• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!


• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that enable you to do your best work.


• We'll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.


• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here