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Chief Financial Officer

Abcam is a biotechnology research center which specializes in antibodies, web based, bioscience, and ecommerce.

Business focused CFO combining a focus on cost and risk management, cross functional leadership and support of the CEO in setting the strategic direction of the company. Design and execution of the optimal capital, operational and control structures to allow the company’s strategy to be achieved.Excellent communication skills both internally and externally with Investors, Bankers and Wall Street – verbal, written and presentations. Proven ability to move between financial, operational and managerial communication styles and techniques.Broad management experience of global Finance, IT, Facilities, Legal, Customer Service, and internal Audit functions, with a proven track record of developing staff and supporting them to reach stretching goals including remote management of overseas teams.Strong business acumen with a commercial approach to business issues and a history of adding value through cross-functional relationships and a deep understanding of the industry and sector.Highly experienced accounting professional with broad, international exposure in a number of sectors and roles including Corporate, Statutory and Operational accounting, Commercial Leadership and Project Management.