Sr. Finance Manager

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust accounting operations, and sound internal controls, while also contributing to financial strategy and analysis. This person will oversee a small team of finance and accounting professionals, driving timely and compliant month-end close, maintaining strong financial systems, and ensuring operational excellence. In addition, they will partner with leadership to provide clear financial insights that support decision-making and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-minded, and motivated to build a best-in-class controllership function. This role is hands-on, requiring a strong command of accounting principles, reporting requirements, and process improvement, balanced with the ability to provide financial guidance and analysis to leadership.

Sr. Finance Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee general accounting operations, month-end and year-end close, in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Lead and mentor a small team finance and accounting professionals, fostering growth and high performance.
• Manage/implement internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit coordination to ensure financial integrity.
• Improve and streamline financial processes, reporting structures, and ERP system usage to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on aligning financial plans to actual performance and operational execution.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation to support scalability and governance.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide actionable financial insights and recommendations.
• Monitor key operational and financial metrics, highlighting risks, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive process automation initiatives and system enhancements to strengthen both accounting and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or finance,
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
• Public accounting and/or audit background.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience managing audits, internal controls, and compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior involvement in ERP upgrades, automation, or financial system improvements.
• Familiarity with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance accounting rigor and strategic insight.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or s