Head of Finance

Head of Finance - UK & Ireland We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Finance - UK & Ireland to lead the finance function across the region. This is a key leadership role, partnering with the Leadership Team to drive profitability, financial performance, and cash generation within a high-growth, CNS-focused pharmaceutical business. Operating in a dynamic environment following several successful product launches, you will provide both strategic and operational financial leadership while ensuring robust governance, compliance, and financial control. Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Leadership Team, contributing to key business decisions.
• Provide robust KPIs and financial insights to support decision-making.
• Lead financial reporting for Group Management.
• Drive performance analysis against budget and prior years, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Optimise cash flow, including ownership of forecasting and working capital management.
• Oversee tax reporting and support tax optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure strong financial controls and risk management processes are in place.
• Support compliance activities as a member of the Compliance Committee.
• Lead the full finance function, ensuring all statutory and regulatory obligations are met.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and MRP process, ensuring alignment with group standards and reporting requirements. Requirements
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, such as Head of Finance, Financial Controller, or Finance Manager.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility.
• Experience working within multinational organisations.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and business processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and finance platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office capability.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, governance, and compliance requirements. Qualifications
• ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.