Finance Manager at Xelect - St Andrews, Finance Manager - Xelect

Finance Manager

Xelect

Location: St Andrews, United Kingdom

Category: Finance

Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 GBP / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

Join Xelect as a Finance Manager to lead overall finance workstreams and act as a key business partner for the commercial and laboratory teams.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly reports with detailed financial analysis.
  • Develop annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Support business plan development and strategic pricing input.
  • Provide financial modeling and costing support.
  • Assist in new customer proposals and contract reviews.
  • Co-ordinate with other departments to ensure project management data aligns with financial systems.
  • Monitor company contracts and participate in grant applications.
  • Supervise cash flow forecasts and VAT returns preparation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Qualified accountant with ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, or CIMA certifications.
  • 5-7 years of finance/accounting experience.
  • Good understanding of business systems and accounting packages.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Perks & Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus.
  • 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays.
  • Health Cash back scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employee share plan.

Why Join Us?

Xelect is a fast-growing biotech company within Genus, a global agricultural biotechnology pioneer. Join us to be part of a team that is transforming how we nourish the world, making a sustainable impact for the future.