Assignment

The second assessment requires students to produce an individual report analyzing the performance and operations of a publicly listed company within a selected sector.A list of companies will be provided for students to select from.This assessment represents the remaining 50% of the total marks.

Module Assignment Information

The aim of this assignment is to test your knowledge and understanding of key accounting and corporate finance concepts, theories and tools that can be used to critically analyse organisations. It will also test your ability to analyse non-financial information

Required:

You have been asked to write a reportto the board of directors of one of the selected companies below as part of the interview process for your first appointment as a Finance Director of a FTSE 250 index company. The board of directors have asked you to write a report about your vision and strategic financial goals for the company.

The companies are within the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sector of the FTSE 250 index.Assume that your selected company has great ambitions and plan to become a FTSE 100 (the largest UK listed companies) company in the future.

Guide:

You need to introduce the company, discuss the product or services, location, turnover, number of employees, etc. The report should be maximum 2,500 words.Remember you need to make an impression on the board of directors for you to be considered for the critical post of FinanceDirector.

List of companies to select from for 2017/2018

Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology