Financial Controller

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 63,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 million, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Company Profile:

Eurofins Food Assurance provides food safety solutions including globally recognized, accredited auditing and certification; training; and consulting services - that are focused on process optimization, risk reduction, and brand reinforcement.  Services provide customized, strategic solutions designed specifically to solve industry challenges and promote informed, unbiased business decisions. Eurofins maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality and client service.

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the development of results of financial results and financial position for multiple business units in collaboration with the National Service Center finance function on a monthly basis
• Develop and present analyses of financial results and business activities including client program results.
• Support development of annual budget and operating plan.
• Maintain database of key operating, financial and client metrics.
• Support transaction processing for business operations including management of staff responsible for transaction processing

Essential Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Eurofins and its clients.
• Develops, maintains and enhances processes to support efficient, effective management of all business unit financial activities
• Actively manages and develops assigned resources responsible for key transaction processing
• Applies good practices in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Accounting and Financial Management – A solid working understanding of core accounting principles and financial measurement and management.
• Analysis and Technology Tools – Advanced knowledge on analysis methods and applicable technology tools including Excel and basic data base applications to support business operations through financial and KPI measurement and management.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Accounting/finance experience; business management knowledge; KPI measurement and management experience

College Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant study. 

CPA certification is a huge plus. 

• Strong interpersonal