ERGOMED
Finance Director - Fixed Term (maternity cover)
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Finance Director - Fixed Term (maternity cover)
Finance Director – Ergomed Group
Company Description
Founded in 1997, Ergomed Group is dedicated to specialised services for the pharmaceutical industry, including clinical development and new drug discovery. Operating in 100+ countries, we deliver tailored solutions for clinical development, trial management, and pharmacovigilance, serving 300+ clients—from top 10 pharmaceutical companies to small and mid-sized drug developers. The Group is owned by Permira, a UK-based private equity firm.
About the Role
The Finance Director will join Ergomed Group’s dynamic and experienced Group Reporting team, ensuring both internal and external financial reporting align with Group objectives. This role will require overseeing key deliverables, including:
- Group Annual Financial Statements
- Audit Committee/Board reporting
- Monthly management accounts
- Budgeting and forecasting support
- Financial reporting & analysis for decision-making
- Technical accounting papers
You will collaborate closely with the Group Finance Director, Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and a global finance team of 50+ professionals. The Finance Director must have the experience, judgment, and business partnership skills to advance Ergomed’s strategic goals.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Group Reporting
- Oversee subsidiary month-end submissions in Group reporting software
- Coordinate month-end consolidation adjustments and review/reconcile top-level consolidations
- Prepare group variance analysis and contribute to "Executive management and Permira reporting papers"
- Develop expertise and act as a Prophix champion for group reporting
- Supervise the preparation of UK GAAP-compliant financial statements for UK subsidiaries
- Review and assist in preparing Ergomed Group IFRS financial statements
Budget & Forecasting
- Consolidate group budget/forecast submissions and support management/board slide presentations
- Prepare monthly departmental variance analyses and resolve variances with department heads
Treasury
- Partner with the Group Finance Director to optimise cash and deposit yields
- Support foreign currency and interest rate hedging (aligned with Treasury policy)
- Ensure debt covenant compliance workings
- Assist in ongoing banking compliance (mandates, credit exposures, authority matrices)
Other Responsibilities
- Oversee pre- and post-acquisition activities for new company integrations
- Aid in SG&A cost-control initiatives across various departments
- Develop and review financial accounting technical papers as required
- Draft Audit Committee and Board papers
- Lead or support ad hoc finance projects arising within the business
- Mentor and support professional development of the Group Reporting team
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Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 7-10 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong background in top 10 audit firms
- Proficiency in IFRS statutory accounts and disclosures
- Substantial industry experience in consolidation and group reporting
- Hands-on experience with Prophix (strong bonus) or Sage X3
About Working at Ergomed
We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment, valuing diversity, equity, and adaptability while supporting personal and professional growth.
What We Offer
✔ Internal training and career development ✔ Supportive, world-class working culture ✔ Award-winning flexible working policies ✔ Opportunity to collaborate globally, with English as the company tongue
Our shared core values define our success:
🔹 Quality & Integrity | 🔹 Drive & Passion 🔹 Agility & Responsiveness | 🔹 Belonging 🔹 Collaborative Partnerships
Join us and help us continue improving lives globally.
We look forward to your application.
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