Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Hybrid, United Kingdom

Reports to: CEO

Industry: Pharmaceutical

About the Company

We are a mid-size, fast-growing, pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through repurposing medication. As we continue to expand our portfolio and reach, we are seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy and operations.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer will play a key leadership role in driving the company’s financial strategy, business planning, and operational growth as we scale. The CFO will oversee cash flow management, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising, investor relations, and potential future public offerings. This is a highly visible role requiring strategic acumen, industry expertise, and strong relationships with financial institutions and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of the financial strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive team on financial planning, business operations, and corporate strategy.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure robust financial health and to support company growth and profitability.

Cash Flow & Financial Operations

• Manage and optimize company cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational needs and investment objectives.
• Establish and monitor key financial KPIs, ensuring accurate forecasting, cash management, and capital allocation.
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Drive the company’s financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts, supporting strategic decision-making with detailed analyses, financial modeling, and projections.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to assess business performance and investment opportunities, providing insight into risks and opportunities.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, refining forecasts based on current performance and market conditions.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Oversee due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration processes for potential acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors on transaction structure, funding strategies, and integration planning.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Establish and maintain relationships with current and prospective investors, analysts, and other financial stakeholders.
• Prepare investor presentations, quarterly and annual reports, and press releases to communicate financial performance and strategic vision.

Potential Public Offering (IPO)

• Prepare the company for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in coordination with legal, compliance, and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech sectors.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape/industry.
• Fundraising & M&A: Proven track record of leading successful capital raises and M&A transactions.
• IPO Readiness: Experience in public company reporting and knowledge of IPO processes and requirements.
• Investor Relations: Skilled in investor relations, with a network of industry contacts and experience in preparing investor materials.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to balance strategic and operational finance, with a forward-thinking approach to business and financial planning.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and persuasively.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid role based in the United Kingdom, with the flexibility to work remotely part-time and travel to the headquarters or other locations as needed.