Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

Reading | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

At STADA we pursue our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” worldwide. Originally founded by pharmacists, we are a leading manufacturer of high‑quality pharmaceuticals. More than 12,300 employees around the globe live our values Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA to achieve ambitious goals and shape the successful future of STADA.

Britannia Pharmaceuticals, part of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group of companies, is a UK‑based pharmaceutical company specialising in the neurology market. Britannia focuses on innovative products for chronic and serious medical conditions, particularly the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, and is highly committed to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease.

• Own month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Manage reconciliations, journals, accruals, reporting, and balance sheet controls.
• Support inventory, costing, statutory reporting, tax, audit, and compliance processes.
• Deliver clear financial analysis and commentary to support business decisions.
• Coach and develop the Financial Accountant while driving process improvements across the team.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial accounting and period‑end close experience.
• ERP experience, ideally SAP S/4
  
  HANA, plus strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset.
• Experience managing or supervising others.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to five additional days.
• Health benefits provided through BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Many more colleague benefits and celebration events.

Are you looking for new challenges where you can make a difference for people’s health? We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, expert knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that enjoy a friendly working environment in a global team.