Finance Director - Poland & Baltics

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>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.</p><p>Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.<br/>  </p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>National Service Center (NSC) Manager / Finance Director – Poland &amp; Baltics</strong></p><p>In all countries where Eurofins companies have a significant presence, there is a National Service Centre (NSC) which offers country level support services in order to be more efficient, more effective and to drive an adequate level of compliance and control. The Finance Director leads the NSC organisation. The scope of services provided by the NSC includes:</p><ul><li>Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Payroll</li><li>Tax</li><li>Legal compliance</li><li>Treasury and cash management</li><li>Insurance</li><li>IT solutions for all services rendered by the NSC,</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>We are looking for a Finance Director to manage the NSC that serves the Eurofins legal entities in Poland and the Baltic countries.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Position and objectives</strong></p><ul><li>Manage financial accounting including month- and year-end closing, ensuring reliable and timely reporting in cooperation with the Shared Service Centre, also based in Poland;</li><li>Coordinate and deliver statutory, tax and corporate reporting for the Eurofins entities in Poland and the Baltic countries;</li><li>Cooperate with internal and external auditors;</li><li>Ensure tax compliance and act as a key point of contact for tax authorities;</li><li>Manage and coordinate legal advice to the business (commercial, corporate and labour law) through external providers and Group resources;</li><li>Manage payroll, ensuring compliance and efficiency;</li><li>Support Finance IT initiatives from the country perspective including implementation of new systems and integration of acquired legal entities;</li><li>Participate in Group Finance projects and improvement initiatives;</li><li>Support in the onboarding of new legal entities acquired through M&amp;A;</li><li>Set up and systematically improve the organisation to efficiently deliver on the services in the scope of the NSC. Driving and communicating on the performance of the NSC through measurements, KPIs, action plans etc.,</li><li>NSC (National Service Centre) team management and development (size of the team: ~20)</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>Qualifications and skills</strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance; nice to have – international professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA);</li><li>Fluent spoken and written English (C1);</li><li>Solid understanding of international accounting standards, relevant tax practice and transfer pricing rules;</li><li>Ability to go into detail when needed as well as maintain a ‘helicopter view’</li><li>Results oriented</li><li>Change agent, “can do” mindset constantly challenging the status quo</li><li>Pragmatic, proactive, flexible and adaptable</li><li>Structured with strong organisational skills</li><li>Ability to work in an autonomous manner</li></ul><p><strong>Experience </strong></p><ul><li>At least 10 years of working experience in finance and managerial experience (for example as Finance Manager).</li><li>Experience in managing an accounting department as Finance Manager or Chief Accountant, or as manager/leader in a Shared Service Center (SSC)</li><li>Experience with implementation and role out of financial processes and systems</li><li>Knowledge of Polish tax and corporate legal requirements</li><li>Background in financial audit is considered a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information</strong></p><ul><li>Complex and dynamic working environment within a fast-growing international company;</li><li>Possibility to fully utilise your skillset and grow together with the company;</li><li>Great exposure to a variety of business environments and senior management.</li></ul><p> </p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.</p><p><strong>We embrace diversity! </strong> As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins Network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity. We prohibit discrimination a