The Role

The Finance Director/Vice President of Finance will report to the CEO and work as a key member of the senior leadership team. They will be responsible for developing Alchemab’s financial management strategy and contributing to the organisation’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the senior leadership team, providing direct support to the CEO and acting as a trusted business partner to the CEO, COO, Board, and Investors.
• Implementing financial systems and processes for the company within the UK locations
• Full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, planning & analysis, including R&D tax credits
• Providing top-notch financial reports to the business, the board, and investors/partners.
• Identification and mitigation of risks, compliance, and adherence to regulations
• Building, leading and managing a small finance team
• Providing 'hands-on' operational financial support and business partnering, promoting an environment where budget holders are fully informed about their budgets and short/long-term forecasting.
• Developing and improving processes, procedures and controls, including implementation of forward-looking financial systems to anticipate company growth
• Oversight of the company’s legal and financial obligations, Company secretarial function
• Support the CEO and leadership team in financing activities, including contributing to business planning and strategy, scenario planning, partnering, and investor due diligence.
• Ownership of the Company’s cap table
• Responsibility for the company’s share option scheme and corporate insurance.

Profile

• Skilled accountant with experience in rapidly scaling venture capital-backed start-ups.
• Recognized as a strong business partner to the CEO, the VP Finance/Finance Director is equally comfortable providing high-level strategic guidance and delving into the details.
• Exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotech and therapeutic R&D is preferred
• Analytical, mathematical, and data-driven approach with advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Must have the ability to use data analytics tools and experience with the implementation and use of robust financial systems.
• Experienced with building best-in-class finance functions, including developing people, systems and processes
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations
• Exposure to successful fund-raising activities
• Proven stakeholder and people management skills, including advising, challenging and influencing stakeholders (CEO, Board, Investors)

In return, we offer a competitive salary and package:

• Annual bonus
• 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Private Health & Dental Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Equity ownership in the company
• Opportunity to work with a fun, dynamic and rapidly growing team to develop life-changing medicines for patients