We are different. We strive for better. Our people never settle for the status quo and as you push the boundaries of your potential, you not only change your life, you change others’ too.

We are looking for people who share our passion, drive, and energy – what we call Genki. Join us as a Fixed Cost Accountant in the Finance team, and commit your life’s work to impacting where it matters most: human lives.

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

• Responsible for accounting and managing the indirect and overhead fixed costs for the Billingham site. Ensuring robust reporting and accounting for the fixed costs for Actuals, budgets, rebudget, latest view and all forecasts.
• Develop business partnering ways of working with key personnel across the Fujifilm site. Work with the business teams and becoming an integral part of the site operations. Resulting in effective control and awareness & accountability of fixed costs. Be the go-to person for fixed cost queries for all cost centres.
• Manage & understand the fixed cost accounting process for actuals, budgets and forecasts within the finance team, with an emphasis on predictable, controlled, well-managed costs.
• Full commentary and analysis of all costs and variances for the whole site. Emphasising a “no-surprises” culture with good control of fixed costs. Commentary is shared with SLT, Japan and all top management of Fujifilm.
• Support the budget and LV process for fixed costs. Communication and negotiation with the site cost centre holders, communication within finance and to relevant stakeholders. Ensure budgets are completed in accordance with timetables.

• Part Qualified Accountant studying towards professional accountancy exams (Essential)
• Experience of working in a relevant finance role for 3 years (Essential)
• Experience of working with a large ERP system (Essential)
• Experience working with SAP preferably Hana (Desirable)
• Able to build and maintain effective and credible relationships with key stakeholders and across all areas of the business (Essential)

At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you.

When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as on-going development training. In addition to this, we offer:

• Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme
• 35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme offering, healthcare, bikes, dental etc.
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking and electric charging points 

Closing date 31st October 2025

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