How to Apply: Email your CV and Cover Letter: cv@ia-grp.com

IAG, Image Analysis Group, is a fast-growing digital imaging and technology company with head offices located in EU, UK, USA and India. Our mission is to accelerate the development of novel drugs with the use of medical imaging, AI, Machine Learning and help patients to get the right treatment fast. The company has grown 100% three years in a row and we are not slowing down. We believe that what we do makes a true impact on people’s lives and we are on the mission critical to support bio-pharma industry innovative drug development programs. More: wp1.ia-grp.com

Title: Director of Finance

Start: 1 October 2023

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in life science organization, Clinical research organization, clinical trials or other relevant field.
• Previous experience in a similar role (Finance & Strategy, Financial Planning and Analysis, Strategic Finance)
• Strong quantitative and technical skills including financial modelling and data analysis using SQL, MS Excel, Python, etc. Strong hands-on experience in the usage of SAP as well as planning and reporting tools.
• Deep working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards, including Understanding of the UK Healthcare Market, Policies and Systems
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or other relevant industry certifications, or MBA from a top-tier institution
• Degree in STEM/Finance/Economics from a top university
• Strong and confident communicator (both written and oral) who can concisely summarize issues
• Excellent report writing, presentation and financial modelling skills; outstanding excel skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, extensive experience building integrated models and experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analytics
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-manage to meet expectations.
• Strong attention to detail
• A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company,
• Excellent English skills (both written and oral), additional languages a plus

Package

• Competitive base salary based on experience and skills (base, GBP100,000 with additional compensation between 10% and 100% of the base)
• Benefits, including pension and private healthcare.
• Bonus based on the performance (the business and individual)
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Location-specific perks and extras
• Work-from-home option, agreement with the manager
• Ability to grow with the business and further develop skills

Responsibilities:

General:

• Leading the finance function at IAG, Image Analysis Group. This includes everything from tax, accounting, FP&A, etc.
• Leading strategic and financial planning processes (monthly reviews, forecasts, annual budget, long range plan) assisting with decision-making regarding resource allocation and prioritization
• Managing an existing finance team of 2 and building-out a world-class finance function
• Building and owning financial forecast models, including scenario and in-depth ad hoc analyses
• Helping department owners and the executive team by developing frameworks giving deep insights into revenue, FX spread, margins across countries and more
• Identifying, driving and measuring growth and profitability initiatives including setting pricing, improving margins, assessing new products and regions, acquisition targets, large deals and contracts
• Managing debt, company cash, and supporting investment and financing rounds
• Management of R&D tax credits, Patent Box and other incentives
• Working with auditors and external accounts
• Board reporting and management reporting support
• Compliance for UK based business, USA subsidiary and India subsidiary

FP&A

• Build and maintain the 5-year long-range plan model
• Establish and lead the annual and quarterly planning and monthly forecasting cycles across all functions
• Present monthly actuals and forecasts to the leadership team
• Build a performance management for the Business and lead the monthly analysis of actuals vs plan
• Pro-actively monitor P&L risk and opportunities and recommend mitigation actions
• Overseeing product & services pricing; regularly analyze pricing for the product and services, associated margins.
• Maintain database to report on the flow of signed projects, including T&C, payment schedules, CO, PA, allocations, expenses, reconciliations.
• Maintain client database and report on Client’s special incentives (rebate agreements or similar), MSA and associated terms.
• Invoicing. Ensure proactive invoicing, follow-ups, report on overdue status, report on revenue recognized.
• Cashflow
• Develop and maintain database of per-project effort and unitization of resources to deliver the project (Timeline, Deliverables, Units, Hours, Rates).
• Project P&L. Weekly review and reporting on projects at risk. Maximize revenue through assessment of additional services, Change orders, etc.