Finance and Operations Executive
We are looking for a Finance & Operations Executive who will play a dual role: ensuring financial integrity while driving operational efficiency to support scientific innovation and growth. The position blends strategic finance, compliance, and cross-functional leadership with hands-on execution in budgeting, reporting, and resource management.
Core Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual and quarterly budgeting cycles.
- Build long-range forecasts and cash runway models.
- Perform variance analyses and deliver insights to leadership and the board.
- Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and treasury functions.
- Ensure compliance with bioscience-specific regulations (e.g., clinical trial accounting, R&D accruals).
- Operational Oversight
- Manage vendor relationships, purchasing workflows (lab consumables, equipment).
- Align sales, inventory data, and finance documentation.
- Oversee corporate credit cards, invoices, and expense submissions.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in accounting or related field.
- 3+ years in FP&A, strategic finance, or operations; FMCG/consumer healthcare background preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and discretion with sensitive information.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
- Experience with financial systems (SAP, Xero, Carta, Rippling)