[HCM] Business Controller (Finance Business Partner)

Eurofins Scientific through its subsidiaries is a world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and in agroscience Contract Research services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in genomics and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in BioPharma Contract Development and Manufacturing. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty esoteric and molecular clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. With ca. 62,000 staff across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in 62 countries and operating over 900 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods for evaluating the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin and purity of biological substances and products, as well as for innovative clinical diagnostics. The objective of Eurofins companies is to provide their customers with high-quality services, accurate results on time and expert advice by their highly qualified staff.

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about financial analysis, business performance management, and driving strategic decisions in a fast-growing multinational environment.

Main Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and business performance indicators.
• Monitor revenue, cost, profitability, and operational KPIs to support business decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual results and forecast/budget.
• Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.

2. Business Partnering

• Work closely with Business Unit Leaders and operational teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Support stakeholders in evaluating business performance, investment opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Act as a finance business partner to ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.

3. Reporting & Controlling

• Ensure timely and accurate management reporting in compliance with group standards.
• Develop and improve financial dashboards, reporting tools, and controlling processes.
• Support month-end closing activities and financial consolidation processes.

4. Process Improvement & Compliance

• Participate in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and corporate governance requirements.
• Support internal/external audits when required.

5. Collaboration

• Collaborate with regional and global finance teams on reporting and business controlling projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure data accuracy and business transparency.
• Other tasks assigned by Line Manager from time to time.

Experience

• At least 5-10 years of experience in Big4, FP&A, Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, or related finance roles.
• Experience in multinational companies, FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or service industries is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with solid business acumen.
• Experience working with ERP systems, reporting tools, or large datasets is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

Language Skills

• Good command of both written and spoken English.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/reporting systems is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced multinational environment.

Why Join Eurofins?

• Opportunity to work in a leading global laboratory and life sciences company.
• Exposure to regional finance operations and international stakeholders.
• Dynamic, professional, and collaborative working environment.
• Clear career development opportunities within finance and controlling functions.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits package.