AviadoBio

About the Company

At AviadoBio, we are relentlessly chasing cures by translating groundbreaking science and precision delivery into life-changing medicines for people living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). With our deep understanding of the brain and our suite of proprietary gene therapy platforms and delivery technologies, we are working relentlessly to overcome the challenges of delivering the right drug to the right place. Our innovative, neuroanatomy-led approach is designed to maximize the therapeutic potential of gene therapy to halt or potentially reverse neurodegenerative diseases. The Company’s technology is based on pioneering research from King’s College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute.

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Company Name

AviadoBio

Job Title

Financial Controller - 12 month contract

Job Description

Job title: Financial Controller (12‑month Contract) Role Summary: The Financial Controller will oversee all accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Working primarily with NetSuite, the role will manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, statutory financial statements, cash flow, and treasury functions while leading UK R&D tax credit submissions and audit coordination. Expectations: Deliver precise and compliant financial reports, maintain strong internal control frameworks, optimize NetSuite processes, and support strategic financial decision‑making. Demonstrate expertise in UK tax legislation, R&D credit claims, and life‑science industry financial dynamics, while partnering effectively with non‑financial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Lead month‑end and year‑end close in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Prepare statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP/IFRS and Companies Act requirements. - Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and working capital optimization. - Establish, document, and enforce internal controls and financial policies. - Prepare and submit UK R&D tax credit claims, coordinating with scientific/clinical teams and external advisors. - Monitor legislative changes in R&D tax policy and adjust claim strategies accordingly. - Optimize NetSuite configuration, workflows, and dashboards to improve reporting and operational efficiency. - Develop and monitor accounting KPIs and operational metrics. - Champion automation initiatives to reduce manual processes. - Coordinate external audits: provide audit files, reconciliations, analytical schedules, and ensure clean audit opinions. - Oversee VAT compliance and corporation tax return preparation, including tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations. - Maintain comprehensive tax documentation and support audits. Required Skills: - Advanced proficiency in NetSuite ERP (configuration, reporting, optimization). - Deep knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and UK corporate tax regulations. - Proven experience preparing and successfully claiming UK R&D tax credits (HMRC). - Strong internal control and risk management acumen. - Ability to translate complex accounting issues for non‑financial audiences. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and business‑partnering abilities. - Demonstrated aptitude for process automation and efficiency improvement. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with substantial post‑qualification senior finance experience. ---

London, United kingdom

On site

03-11-2025