Financial Controller (m/f/x)

The Eurofins Agroscience Group is one of the leading service providers in Europe, conducting field and laboratory studies to determine the safety and efficacy of new substances and organisms for humans and the environment. We are experts in conducting global field studies according to GEP and GLP, worker exposure studies, ecotoxicology, product chemistry, physico-chemical property testing, and environmental fate studies.

In addition, we support our customers at every stage of the approval process. Our in-house team of regulatory experts works together with our network of field stations, laboratories, and carefully selected partners.

Job Description

You will support the financial information and systems of the Eurofins Agroscience Services Group, contributing directly to the achievement of strategic and financial objectives. The main focus is on ensuring the accuracy of financial accounting figures (HGB and IFRS) across the Eurofins Agroscience Services Group and partnering with both National Service Centers and the Business Controlling team.

Controlling:

• Collaborate with the Business Controlling team during month-end closings and assessments.
• Manage Balanced Scorecard, assist with forecasting and financial budget processes.
• Support NWC and dunning management.

Cost Monitoring:

• Supervise monthly allocation of costs to team/business unit budgets using agreed methods and systems.
• Prepare periodic summaries and reports for management discussions.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and manage month/year-end closing processes (HGB/IFRS).
• Ensure accuracy of financial data for labs in Europe (several legal entities with over 800 employees).
• Assess monthly/quarterly accounting statements (balance sheets and income statements).
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies in collaboration with the National Service Center.
• Ensure compliance with legislation for all business activities.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Support company mergers and splits.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and standards (HGB and IFRS).
• Familiarity with accounting and tax regulations (experience with German statutory accounts preferred).
• Experience with controlling tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools in a financial context is a plus but not mandatory.
• Fluent in English; additional fluency in German or French is advantageous.
• Values: Team player, proactive, impactful, independent, and highly ethical.

Here you will find…

• Working environment: Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and a friendly working atmosphere with lots of freedom.
• Onboarding: A comprehensive onboarding and induction program with mentors and buddies to help you get off to a smooth start.
• An inclusive work environment: Barrier-free offices and workspaces, including wheelchair-accessible entrances and disabled-friendly sanitary facilities. Support to meet individual needs.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and opportunities for mobile working.
• Get-togethers & events: Company parties, the famous \“Bergfest\“, team lunches, and team events.
• Catering: Free tea, water dispenser, as well as a well-equipped kitchen lounge.
• Development opportunities: Development discussions and the opportunity for individual and regular training, as well as the chance to pursue a variety of career paths within the Eurofins Group.
• Attractive benefits: Capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, e-bike leasing, a tax-free voucher card (fuel voucher),…

If we have piqued your interest, please apply using our online form in under 5 minutes by clicking the \“Apply now!\“ button.

If you have any questions, please contact Philip Winter (Head of HR Agroscience Europe) at , phone number: +49 (0) 7233 96 27-637.

Additional Information

In just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to over 62,000 employees in a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 61 countries with more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products as well as innovative clinical diagnostic services as one of the world\’s leading emerging providers of specialized clinical diagnostic tests.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.5 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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.

We embrace diversity! The Eurofins Agroscience Group companies are an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment that is equally accessible to all and expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our carbon neutrality target through a combination of emissions reduction and offsetting initiatives. We encourage our employees to make sustainable changes.

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