Finance Controller

Join our team as a Finance Controller and help us build the best biotech company in Europe!

Turbine is building a computational model of human cellular biology, transforming the understanding of deadly disease, and designing life-saving treatments for patients with cancer. Combining molecular biology with data science, artificial intelligence and massive scale in the cloud, our interdisciplinary team works with leading biopharmaceutical companies across the globe.

Apply if you are excited to take part in building a company at the bleeding edge of bioscience and technology from beautiful Budapest in the heart of Hungary.

Who we are?

Turbine was founded on the premise that a predictive, computational model of biology would revolutionize drug discovery much like computer aided design software transformed engineering.

Our growing team of biologists, data scientists and software developers has spent the last years building this model, allowing researchers to design and refine therapies before running years of biological experiments. Through millions of simulated experiments, Turbine finds the shortest, safest route for new therapies to reach patients, enabling researchers to focus their resources on fighting disease in the most efficient way possible.

About the role

The position is based in Budapest where you will join our Finance team as the Finance Controller reporting to the VP of Finance. We require collaborators to assume high levels of responsibility immediately, with direct exposure to senior management and external stakeholders. The position appeals to candidate with hands-on experience or behavior who seek a challenging opportunity.

Your responsibilities:

• Month end closing for the two legal entities doing business in different jurisdictions
• Consolidation of financials for the legal entities
• Departmental and project-based cost-tracking and reporting
• Investor reports preparation and reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit
• Assist in the budget preparation and forecasting
• Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Act as a gatekeeper of accounting and budgetary controls
• Communication with various internal and external stakeholders
• Support on the fundraising activities

Your experience / skills

• Educational background in accounting/finance/economics
• Chartered accountant with minimum 5 years of FT work experience in a similar role
• Startup (or a small company) experience
• Experience in the financial and project modelling
• Experience in cross-border accounting transactions
• Experience in dealing with compliance related tasks
• Proficient in written and spoken English language
• Experience in using accounting software / ERP system
• Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes
• Analytical skills and a high level of critical thinking
• Meticulous with an attention to details
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and with senior management
• Pro-active, resourceful and with a self-starter attitude
• Presence in the office would be minimum 2-3 days pw

Your experience / skills (nice to have)

• Experience in the budgeting and forecasting processes

• Experience with IFRS/US GAAP

You are a Turbiner if these personality traits apply to you

• You have self-awareness and strong intention on personal growth
• You seek out feedback and learn from mistakes and apply what you learned
• You take responsibility and focus on the outcomes over tasks
• You focus on shared success and are open to challenging others respectfully to get the best possible outcome
• You are in it for the long haul and have passion for our mission