Senior Accounting Analyst at Illumina

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent
  • Experience from practice and/or industry/commercial backgrounds
  • Experience of developing and maintaining one or more accounting systems including journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with wider accounting functions
  • Effective communication skills (as main point of contact for accounting queries from internal functions and external stakeholders)

Responsibilities

  • Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions
  • Review and interpret financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations, and apply these to the preparation of trial balances, income, balance sheet and cashflow statements
  • Monitor and develop monthly reports of revenue and expenditure for projects
  • Preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly management accounts
  • Management and oversight of the external audit process and external financial reporting
  • May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report transactions in accordance with company policy
  • May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders
  • Applies advanced wide-ranging experience and professional knowledge to provide solutions in creative and effective ways
  • Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas
  • Works on complex assignments where problem solving requires in-depth evaluation of varying factors and practices/procedures must be determined
  • Enhances internal and external working relationships and networks with key contacts outside area of expertise
  • Adapts style to differing audiences and frequently advises others on complex matters that relate to the wider business and require persuasion
  • May train and mentor junior level staff
  • Responsible for a number of legal entities within the region

Skills

Financial Reporting
Trial Balances
Income Statements
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statements
Revenue Reporting
Expenditure Reporting
Problem-Solving
Stakeholder Communication

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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