Accounting & Controls Lead, Uk & Ireland

Biogen

Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Us gaap compliance
Sox internal controls
Financial statement preparation
This role is integral to ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic business decisions across the UK & Ireland affiliates

Job Summary

  • This role is integral to ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic business decisions across the UK & Ireland affiliates.
  • You will oversee financial operations, lead audits, and manage internal controls while coaching and developing junior staff.
  • Biogen offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning, growth, and making a significant impact in biotechnology.

Matching Summary

This role is integral to ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic business decisions across the UK & Ireland affiliates.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US GAAP compliance
  • SOX internal controls
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Government rebate accounting
  • Senior finance leadership
  • Oracle and Hyperion systems
  • Change management implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Team coaching and development
  • International mindset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proactive and solutions oriented
  • Cross-functional process improvement

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Business Studies, Accounting, Finance or related field
  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional certification
  • Experience in senior finance or accounting roles
  • Experience with UK pharmaceutical companies
  • Previous public accounting experience preferably Big 4

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