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Harmonic are partnering with a PE-backed biotech business seeking an experienced Interim CFO to lead the finance function through a key period of growth, operational development and investor engagement. This is a 6-9 month interim assignment, suited to a CFO or #1 in Finance who has previously operated within a biotech / life sciences / healthcare environment. The business is at an important stage in its development following a very successful clinical trial and requires a commercially minded finance leader who can build a lean team structure, implement controls and reporting processes in a Netsuite environment for the future growth of the finance function and wider business, once the assignment has been completed.
Job Responsibility
Leading the finance function as the senior finance representative across the business
Partnering closely with the CEO, Board and investors on financial strategy, runway, cash management and scenario planning
Improving management reporting, KPI visibility and board pack preparation
Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
Managing cash runway, funding requirements and investor reporting
Strengthening financial controls, processes and governance
Supporting clinical, operational and commercial teams with financial insight and decision-making
Reviewing finance systems, data quality and reporting infrastructure
Providing calm, credible leadership through a period of change and increased scrutiny
Requirements
Previous experience as CFO, VP Finance, Finance Director or #1 in finance
Previous biotech, life sciences, pharma or healthcare exposure
Experience working with PE or VC backed business
Strong cash runway, forecasting and scenario planning experience
Previous interim, transformation or scale-up experience would be highly beneficial