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Juan Jose Hermoso

@juanjosehermoso

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Finance business partner with 12+ years partnering R&D leaders in biotech, driving data-driven decisions.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance business partnering role where I can lead forecasting and complex financial models, partner with executive leaders, and drive decisions using scenario modelling, performance reporting, and board-ready materials.

I’m a bilingual qualified finance professional with over 12 years of experience, combining high commercial acumen with a passion for finding solutions. I bring excellent business partnering and data-driven story-telling skills, with a strong track record bridging strategic and operational thinking across finance and non-finance teams.

Since March 2023, I’ve been a Finance Business Partner (Director level) at Apollo Therapeutics, supporting complex R&D programs across oncology, respiratory, and immunology, and partnering with the Leadership Team—including C-suite—using sophisticated financial models for BAU forecasting and ad-hoc decision-making. Previously at AstraZeneca, I delivered director-level finance partnering across enabling units and restructuring workstreams, led deal transition responsibilities as a Manager level Finance Analyst, and built stronger forecasting, cashflow, and financial control processes through roles spanning Finance Manager, Financial Controller, and Assistant Accountant.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Business Partner (Director)

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Apollo Therapeutics

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Finance Business Partner leading finance support for multiple R&D programs and departments, including headcount and overhead planning. Provides forecasting and performance reporting, supports leadership with complex financial models, and tracks business cases.

Finance Business Partnering R&D Finance Financial Modelling Forecasting FP&A performance reporting Stakeholder Management

Finance Business Partner (Associate)

AstraZeneca plc

Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Finance Business Partner supporting R&D restructuring workstreams, including forecasting and performance reporting and capex portfolio management. Manages director/VP-level stakeholder queries and performs scenario modelling and reporting improvements (including Power BI).

FP&A R&D Restructuring Financial Forecasting performance reporting Scenario Modeling Stakeholder Management Power BI Business Intelligence

Finance Business Partner (Director)

AstraZeneca plc

Aug 2017 - Mar 2023 (5 years 7 months)

Finance Business Partner for enabling units within the BioPharma COO function across the UK, Sweden, and US. Supports monthly/quarterly forecasting and performance reporting and partners with R&D BioPharmaceuticals leadership and COO roles.

Financial Forecasting performance reporting FP&A Stakeholder Management Restructuring Capital Projects

Deal Transition Finance Analyst

AstraZeneca plc

Aug 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Deal Transition Finance Analyst in post-deal management, supporting external partner contracts from a financial analysis and business partnering perspective. Led finance for a significant divestment and supported transitional-period financial obligations with internal and partner stakeholders.

Deal Financials Post Deal Support Contract Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Business Partnering Stakeholder Management

Financial Controller

Richard Designs Ltd

Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 (8 months)

Managed funding and strengthened budgeting/forecasting models and cashflow forecasting tools. Produced monthly management accounts for board review, implemented financial controls, and managed and coached a team member, including payroll processing.

Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Control Management Accounting Payroll Stakeholder Management

Finance Manager

Isogenica Ltd

May 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 7 months)

Owned monthly/quarterly/year-end financial reporting with variance analysis to shareholders and board members. Managed budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes and streamlined finance departmental processes using macros and Excel ODBC tools.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Financial Forecasting Excel Macros ODBC Financial Modelling Stakeholder Management

Interim Assistant Accountant

Bard Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Feb 2015 - Apr 2015 (2 months)

Interim Assistant Accountant responsible for stock and fixed asset register management, budgeting, and project accounting. Supported capital project budgeting and used Oracle accounting for reporting.

Budgeting Project Accounting

Assistant Accountant

Sepura plc

Aug 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Assistant Accountant responsible for stock and fixed asset register management, warranty provision/release, and foreign exchange analysis. Built macro programs to integrate Concur into Sage 200 and supported system implementations including AX Dynamics.

Concur AX Dynamics Stock Control Foreign Exchange (FX)Excel Macros

Accounts Payable Executive

Sepura plc

Apr 2012 - Jul 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Accounts Payable Executive role at Sepura plc.

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Nov 2011 - Apr 2012 (5 months)

Temporary Accounts Assistant in various assignments for Pure Resourcing Solutions.

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Reed Accountancy

Oct 2011 - Nov 2011 (1 month)

Temporary Accounts Assistant supporting Sanger Institute systems work via Reed Accountancy. Used finance tools and reporting platforms including SAP, Hyperion, Planful, and Power BI.