Location
London, Hammersmith

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Orchard Therapeutics is a global biotechnology gene therapy company dedicated to transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases through innovative, potentially curative cell and gene therapies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin, Orchard has its global headquarters in London.

The Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for financial reporting, month-end closing, and business partnering across General & Administrative (G&A) functions. This role requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and experience in both internal and external financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Success in this position depends on the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, auditors, and strategic partners, while communicating clearly with various levels of management and external service providers. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, proactive problem-solver, and continuous improvement advocate with a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger accounts for G&A departments including HR, Legal, Facilities, and IT, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close through journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and detailed analyses.
- Partner with G&A department leaders to deliver monthly financial reporting and support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
- Supervise and approve cash disbursements to third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely recording of payroll-related journal entries and reconciliation of payroll accounts including wages, taxes, benefits, and accruals.
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting to the parent company.
- Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and inquiry responses.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Drive process improvements and promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on operational roles, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, ideally NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, and Concur.
- Advanced Excel skills including lookup functions, PivotTables, and managing large data sets.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, quick learner who takes responsibility for day-to-day activities with minimal supervision.
- Analytical and proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Professional, hardworking team player with a can-do attitude and ethical approach.

About You
You are a collaborative and critical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and are comfortable working with diverse teams and external partners. You take initiative and are committed to driving improvements and maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. CA or CPA qualification is preferred.