Financial Controller (Part-Time) in Reading

Location: Reading

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Recruiter: Occuity

Job Hours: Part-time

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About Occuity

At Occuity, we are pioneering ground-breaking technological solutions to alleviate some of humanity’s greatest healthcare challenges by developing technology that takes instant health diagnostic information simply by looking in the eye. With our clear vision and values, a world-leading team of experts, 9 international patents and more pending, we are developing a hugely innovative range of products that will improve the lives of millions of people around the world. Healthcare challenges are there to be solved and at Occuity, we have the vision and the technical ability to succeed. Occuity’s aim is for our accessible, non-contact, mobile diagnostic health devices to make repetitive, invasive monitoring a thing of the past.

At Occuity, we value being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and we have an incredible team of people helping us do just that. Our employees are excited to be part of a team that thrives in a culture of innovation and imagination. Our success means that we are now expanding at a rapid pace and we are seeking truly exceptional people to join our team. We are looking for trailblazers, visionaries and the naturally inquisitive; those who can challenge and those who can inspire. At Occuity, every single person has a voice - and a vital contribution to make to our success.

If this sounds like you, why not join us on our journey?

The Role

As part of our ambitious growth plans, Occuity is now seeking a part-time Financial Controller to oversee the collection, analysis and consolidation of financial data to ensure the effective management of the company’s finances. The Financial Controller will also ensure that the necessary financial processes, systems and controls are in place and in line with the appropriate statutory requirements to enable us to drive the development of our new generation of portable, hand-held diagnostic medical devices.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Generaloversight and management of all the accountingoperations of the business – including billing; accounts receivable; accounts payable;cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition

Ensuring theappropriate financial controls are in place ahead of an anticipated rapidscale-up of the business

Co-ordination and preparationofbudgetary and financial forecasting

Development and maintenanceof the necessary business processes and accounting policies to maintain andstrengthen internal controls

Ensuring qualitycontrol of financial transactions and financial reporting

Liaising withexternal auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit and R&D claim process

Management of otherregulatory reporting

Ensuring compliancewith all regulations, flagging any accounting issues for compliance purposes

Evaluation andmanagement of all risks relating to the financial operations of the company

Oversight of all taxpreparation and liaising with external tax accountants (where applicable) fortax preparation purposes

Overseeing the internationalfinancial activities of the company in relation to overseas jurisdictions, suppliersand clients

Provision of accurateand comprehensive financial information to the board and other seniorstakeholders within the business to help guide effective policy and strategicdecision-making

Analysis of andreporting on financial trends within the business and reporting of anyvariances as they arise

Additionalcontroller duties as necessary

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree-level in accounting, economics, finance or a related field

7- 10 years’ general accounting/finance experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Financial Controller level

Previous experience leading financial teams and overseeing a company’s financial control and reporting activities

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, processes and procedures and financial best practice

Significant experience in budgeting and financial forecasting

In-depth experience in the preparation and creation of financial statements and accounts

A strong understanding of tax codes and laws

Experience of working in ex-UK markets, together with an appreciation of international regulations, tax law and currencies

Previous experience liaising and working with external auditors

Knowledge of and practical experience in change best practice

An effective communicator with a solid background in liaising with senior management and other key stakeholders up to and including C-suite

Experienced in the use of financial and accounting software

First-class organisation and administration skills

Desirable

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualification, or an MBA/Masters degree in Accounting would be highly desirable

Previous experience working in a start-up/rapid scale-up entity would be considered beneficial

Previous experience with XERO and/or Unleashed would be advantageous

Previous experience in a managerial accounting position would be desirable

A background in or appreciation of a corporate finance environment would be considered useful for this role

Personal Attributes

Enthusiastic and passionate, you are a keen analytical thinker and problem solver

Self-motivated, persistent and collaborative, you have a “can-do” attitude and approach

A keen eye for detail

Tenacious and persistent with a determination to go the extra mile to see all projects through to completion

Equally capable of working independently or as part of a team

An excellent communicator, you are adept at information sharing and contributing towards an open, positive team atmosphere

You are excited about the prospect of making a real difference to people’s health around the world

Equality & Diversity

Occuity is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Further details on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy can be found online

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About Occuity

occuity.com

Occuity's mission is to improve the lives of hundreds of millions of people by developing painless, contact-free screening & monitoring solutions for health conditions such as #diabetes, #myopia, #glaucoma and #Alzheimer's Disease.

Occuity is a UK-based medical technology company specialising in the research, design, and production of handheld non-contacting optical instruments for use in healthcare, diagnostics, and monitoring. Occuity’s scanning technology uses light to obtain precise measurements of different structures within the eye. This will enable direct measurements of the eye for optometrists and ophthalmologists but also other more general health conditions such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease to be monitored.

Occuity's IP includes 9granted international patents with a further 5 applications.

Our Products

Optometry & Ophthalmology:
We're designing and developing a range of handheld, optical non-contacting devices. Our first device will be the world’s first handheld, non-contacting optical pachymeter – The Occuity PM1 – due to launch in 202.

The underlying technology in the PM1 will be built upon to look at other measurements within the eye including, axial length, pupillometry and keratometry for use in both human and veterinary optometry.

Disease Screening
Building upon our patented technology, Occuity's disease screening products, will make it easier and cheaper to screen for diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer's in non-clinical settings such as high street opticians, pharmacies and care homes.

Disease Monitoring

Occuity’s vision is to deliver the world’s first non-invasive, non-contacting glucose monitor.

Instead of relying on finger stick blood tests to provide blood glucose readings, Occuity is in the process of researching & developing a non-contact handheld optical device to determine the blood glucose level by measuring subtle changes within the anterior chamber of the eye.