Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION AND OBJECTIVES:

Eurofins Technologies is a new International Business Line (IBL) within the Eurofins Group focused on the development, manufacturing and marketing of bioanalytical technologies and diagnostic test kits in particular. The business if primarily focused on solutions in Food Safety and Environmental Safety but has recently expanded into Animal Health and Clinical Diagnostics. Eurofins Technologies serves both external customers (industrial laboratories, governmental laboratories, service laboratories) as well as customers within the Eurofins Group.

The Business Line CFO supports the management team and network companies as business partner in a wide variety of work streams including all Financial Planning & Analysis.

POSITION & OBJECTIVES:

·         Provide strong financial stewardship to the business line in North America in all Financial Accounting, Controlling, Tax and Operational Improvement dimensions

·         Supervising all monthly and quarterly financial reporting of the IBL in North America and its business units, explaining main variances in P&L, Net working capital, Capex and all other relevant financial matters

·         Project Management on selected industrial improvement projects, e.g. site consolidations; restructuring programmes

·         Support of local business leaders in M&A projects

·         Responsible for the budgeting process across all legal entities and business units in North America

·         Support the coordination & implementation of Group’s Finance policies & procedures

·         Project management, including the implementation of Finance IT and ERP systems across Eurofins Technologies businesses in North America

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

·         Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or Business

·         At least 10 years of experience gained as Finance Director, Controller or financial analyst. Controlling experience in the Headquarter team is preferable

·         Excellent level in English with knowledge of other European languages

·         Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. interview skills, oral and written communication skills, presentation skills) as this role will interface with leaders of the Group as well as local resources and experts. Proven change management and influencing skills.

·         Strong analytical skills, focus on adding value

·         Strong problem-solver with “can-do” mentality, able to both pragmatically define solutions and capture and understand all relevant details when necessary

·         Technical knowledge IT: MS Office products with advanced level in Excel. Strong knowledge of Cognos is a plus

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Eurofins has a culture of high professional standards, with strong processes, and an eye for details. Candidates will need to be fully aligned with this culture, which implies a structured and analytical approach, pragmatism, and modesty.

EVOLUTION: (for publication on Eurofins website and career portals)

In a fast growing group, successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility)

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. 

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EUROFINS, PLEASE EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE WWW.EUROFINSUS.COM.

EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.