Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
We are PCI.
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
The role
A key role within the Finance function, with contribution to financial planning, reporting, and compliance activities by delivering accurate forecasts, managing complex reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to international accounting standards. Partner cross-functionally to support budgeting, audits, and process improvements while maintaining strong financial controls and operational efficiency.
This is a full-time, on-site role based at our site in Tredegar.
Responsibilities
Lead monthly cost forecasting processes, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making
Own intercompany reporting and reconciliations across multiple entities and foreign currencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Act as a key contact for external audit, coordinating deliverables and ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process
Drive the costing elements of the annual budgeting process, collaborating cross-functionally to produce robust and realistic financial plans
Manage and optimise the passthrough invoicing process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely billing
Ensure full compliance with international accounting standards, including UK GAAP and US GAAP, maintaining strong financial governance
Deliver various outputs for the month-end close process, producing accurate and insightful management accounts and reporting directly to corporate finance
Complete complex general ledger reconciliations, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial data
Prepare and review complex accruals and prepayments, ensuring appropriate financial representation
Maintain strict oversight of cost classification within the general ledger, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting
Manage import documentation and HMRC compliance, including decision-making, stakeholder liaison, and IPR-related imports
Oversee company expense processes, ensuring adherence to policy and identifying opportunities for improved control
Support stock reconciliation activities ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial records
Proactively identify and implement process improvements, strengthening controls, increasing efficiency, and adding measurable value to the finance function
Requirements
Have a positive attitude to learning and have a desire to progress
Minimum of 3 years previous experience within a finance environment, preferably within manufacturing
Previous use of an accounting software package essential, SAGE preferred.
Strong IT skills, advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, charts and formulae)
Must also be self-motivated and have a creative and flexible outlook towards continuous improvement.
Excellent communication coupled with a strong attention to detail and confidence dealing with senior management.
A degree in a financial discipline.
ACCA/CIMA qualified
Benefits
At PCI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why we are committed to providing a benefits package designed to support your well-being and enhance your overall quality of life. Here's what we offer:
Employer Pension: Secure your future with our employer pension scheme (above statutory pension).
Competitive Salaries: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and contributions.
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Family Friendly Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your family life.
Employee Referral Scheme: Know someone perfect for our team? Refer them and receive £500 as our way of saying thank you!
Staff Engagement: We value your dedication with recognition schemes and long-service awards.
Health and Well-being: Your health matters. Count on our support with generous sick pay, access to a 24/7 GP through our employee assistance program, mental health support, and life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.
On-Site Subsidized Canteen.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Development Opportunities: Invest in your future with our training programs, coaching opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, and further education options.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years previous experience within a finance environment
- Experience within manufacturing
- Experience using an accounting software package
- Experience with SAGE
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulae)
- ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Degree in a financial discipline
- Strong communication, attention to detail, and confidence dealing with senior management
- Self-motivated with a creative, flexible outlook toward continuous improvement
PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.
PCI Pharma Services Insights
What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
