VP of Finance
AbselionCambridge, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 16, 2026
90000 - 110000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
Abselion delivers precision measurement solutions for life sciences and biopharma, offering protein, viral vector, and biologics quantification tools, assay kits, biosensors, and bioprocess analytics. Built on robust engineering and purpose‑built assay formats, their intuitive software streamlines complex workflows, enabling faster, data‑driven decisions in therapeutic development. As a Cambridge‑spinout, Abselion blends academic rigor with commercial agility, producing dependable, easy‑to‑use instruments that eliminate the cost and complexity of traditional systems. Their focus on practical, scalable measurement tools supports research teams from cell‑line development to gene‑therapy analytics, positioning them as a trusted partner in modern biopharma R&D.
Job Description
At Abselion, we're on a mission to revolutionize protein research. We're a dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of biotechnology and engineering. The VP Finance role is a senior, hands-on position responsible for ensuring the company's financial operations run reliably, accurately, and predictably, while also providing executive operational leverage across the business.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Significant experience in execution-heavy finance roles (Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Senior Accountant or similar)
- Hands-on capability across reconciliations, invoicing, AP/AR, cashflow and month-end close.
Benefits
- Share option scheme
- Base salary £90,000 - £110,000 per annum
