Finance Manager
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We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
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Position Summary
The External Reporting Technical Accounting team provides technical accounting advice and expertise to GSK Corporate Development, Global Finance and Corporate Treasury teams.
The role involves the review and approval of technical accounting papers ahead of key reporting deadlines including hedge accounting documentation. This role requires an understanding of specialist areas such as intangible assets, business combinations, VPPA and derivative accounting.
The role also involves the provision of accounting expertise and thought leadership in all areas of technical accounting under IFRS including R&D and commercial deals, financial instruments and acquisitions and divestments.
Delivery of these responsibilities includes being a point of contact with our external auditors throughout the year for technical accounting matters.
The role is also responsible for the review of a selection of the notes in the Annual Report and the Quarterly Results Announcements, including our accounting policies.
The role includes understanding and planning for changes from the principal regulatory bodies (UKEB, IASB, FRC, SEC and ESMA) as their work impacts GSK.
We value practical problem solving, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers chances to grow your leadership skills, influence decisions that matter, and support work that aligns with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply:
Working arrangements
This role is hybrid, combining time in the office with working from home. You will work from our UK site and connect closely with local and global colleagues.
What we value
We are open and inclusive. We welcome different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We focus on clear communication and learning from one another. We encourage curiosity and steady development of your skills and leadership.
How to apply
Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
Closing Date for Applications – (1st May 2026)
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Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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