Introduction

It's an exciting time at Sobi UK & Republic of Ireland. We're delighted to be working with them to recruit a Finance Coordinator to join their dynamic finance team. 

Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Ltd.) is transforming the lives of people with rare and debilitating diseases. As a specialised international biopharmaceutical company, they provide reliable access to innovative medicines in the areas of haematology, immunology and speciality care.

Today more than 7,000 rare diseases have been identified globally, with more being discovered everyday thanks to the rapid technological development in genetic engineering and diagnostics.

While many rare diseases are very uncommon, together they affect a significant proportion of the global population. An estimated 350 million people globally have a rare disease.

Sobi's vision is to be recognised as a global leader in providing innovative medicines that transform the lives of people with rare and debilitating diseases.

Job Specification

Finance Coordinator - (£40k - £45k)
The following is the full specification of the role:

Job Summary

As a Finance Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting our financial operations. You will assist with daily accounting tasks, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and help maintain the integrity of financial records. Your responsibilities will be focused on various aspects of financial management, including accounts reconciliation, journal entries, and assisting with purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Cash/Bank Reconciliations: Process and post all cash book transactions and complete reconciliations in a timely manner.  Provide monthly cash flow to HQ.
  • Purchase Ledger: Processing purchase ledger invoices, performing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements as required.
  • Personnel Expenses: Manage and process personnel expenses in accordance with the company expenses policy.  Assist with P11D and PSA returns.
  • Sales Ledger: Processing inter-company service invoices and support stock sales invoicing as required.
  • Purchase Orders: Handle and process purchase orders, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and within the appropriate timeframes.
  • Accruals & Prepayments: Prepare and post of accruals and prepayments to ensure proper expense recognition and reconcile balance sheet accounts
    Journals: Prepare and post journal entries as required, ensuring they are in line with accounting principles including depreciation for a minor fixed asset base.
  • Transfer of Value: Assist with the preparation and management of transfer of value documentation in accordance with internal policies and regulations.
  • Bank Mandate: As advised by the Finance Director, update mandate as required to ensure there are sufficient signatories to pay suppliers on time.

Qualifications & Skills 

  • Previous experience in finance or accounting, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices in the context of the role responsibilities.
  • A sound working knowledge of excel commensurate with the role responsibilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal including the onboarding of new joiners for specific financial processes.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
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Benefits

Today, Sobi employs approximately 1,600 people across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, North Africa and aim to expand even more geographically.

Sobi offers the opportunity to work at an international biopharmaceutical company focused on fulfilling the high medical needs of rare disease patients and providing treatment and services to them. Our employees have their backgrounds in various fields of research, industry and the academic sphere.

Based in Granta Park in Cambridgeshire, they've recently undergone an impressive refurbishment of the office. However, they understand the value of flexibility which is why we operate a hybrid working approach, alongside a range of competitive benefits such as:

  • Private Healthcare
  • Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension (up to 12% employer contributions)
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus 
  • Plus many more wellness, health and lifestyle benefits

Application process

For further information, contact Kathryn Van Wyk. 

Kathryn Van Wyk

Kathryn Van Wyk

Senior Managing Consultant