Senior Manager, External Reporting & SOX
Immunocore

Job Info

About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners.
Key Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To work with the finance/accounting team on key specialised Group activities focusing on External Reporting, SOX, and technical accounting. A critical position within the Finance organisation ensuring external deliverables are met for SEC reporting and Statutory UK accounting compliance across a rapidly expanding and evolving business for a US-listed organisation with statutory obligations in the UK.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* External Reporting
o Accountable for working with the Director, Finance for the Group's quarterly and annual financial reporting to the SEC ensuring they are filed on a timely basis, co-ordinating across the various teams both within Finance and across the business to achieve this.
o Responsibility for the consolidated plc accounts filed at Companies House and the subsidiary external financial reporting under IFRS.
o Accountable for working with Director, Finance and the Business to understand the impact of new external financial reporting requirements that may arise as the Group expands its operations using external support as may be required.
o Accountable for the forming the disclosures within all external financial reports ensuring the Group's activities are correctly and accurately presented in accordance with accounting standards and other appropriate regulations and also in keeping with the Immunocore style.
* Technical accounting
o Responsibility for reviewing and assessing US GAAP and IFRS accounting updates that may impact the Group and ensuring all external financial reports are technically correct and working with the Director, Finance to ensure new accounting standards are adopted correctly within the Group.
o Accountable for working with process owners across Finance to review and understand how technical accounting matters will impact current processes and work with the wider Finance team and business to ensure any accounting changes are successfully implemented.
* Sarbanes Oxley
o Work with the Director, Finance and the third-party SOX provider as well as Finance, HR, IT and Legal, to identify the changes required in internal controls to ensure we maintain the level required for auditor certification including a high level of understanding of the processes involved and identifying risks that require mitigating controls.
o Ensure all identified changes are implemented and work with the different departments to identify and implement solutions.
o Accountable for reviewing the overall internal control framework and identifying risk and control gaps or opportunities where we can simplify.
* Responsible for oversight and development of Manager of External Reporting and SOX including reviewing work, coaching and giving feedback.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

* Strong technical accounting experience in both IFRS and US GAAP
* Experience of undertaking reporting to the SEC including writing SEC-compliant disclosures
* Experience of working in or closely with international companies, ideally with a US presence
* Proven ability to drive change in a fast-moving environment
* Evidence of credibility with management and external stakeholders
* Experience of performing internal controls in a SOX environment
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA /CPA accounting qualification essential

Desirable
* Experience with Pharma/Biotech
* Experience of UK statutory filings

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

* Openness and honesty
Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative.
* Taking responsibility
Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them; seeing tasks through to completion and dealing with the consequences of failure or success.
* Flexibility
Being flexible to new ideas and approaches; changes of plans, objectives and/or priorities. Handling disjointed tasks effectively.
* Team spirit
Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks. Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others.

Education & qualifications
Desired Pharma/Biotech background and Professional accounting qualification