Country Controller (all genders)

We are currently seeking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated

Country Controller (all genders)

to join our team based at our Headquarters in Hamburg, Germany or Abingdon, UK.  This is a key position in our Business Controlling organization, reporting to the VP Business Controlling.

Key responsibilities:

• Finance Business Partner for enabling functions within Germany, including our Headquarters
• Provide meaningful monthly analyses and reports, with a focus on P&L and Cost Center Controlling and entity Cash Flow forecasting
• Drive and support the Forecast and Budget processes
• Answer ad hoc requests and provide analyses
• Provide support to  our Funding department
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors for SOX and statutory audit purposes
• Structure, implement, and optimize Controlling processes
• Initiate, support and execute specific finance, controlling and cross-functional change projects
• Responsible for creating, documenting, and monitoring guidelines for all relevant Controlling processes

Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Proactive, hands-on, self-starter mentality
• Proven track record of experiences in Controlling process implementation / optimization / documentation
• Good understanding of business processes and change management. Ability to apply this experience in problem-solving and process improvements
• Experience in Internal control systems, SOX and compliance is an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of finance, budgeting, controlling and (cost) accounting principles under IFRS
• Strong analytical, organizational and coordination skills
• Very good communication and presentation skills
• Business fluent in English, German a plus, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our Offer (Hamburg, Germany based):

• A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
• 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

Company Benefits (Abingdon, UK based):

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 days
• Flexible working hours
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme
• Private Dental Care Scheme
• Health Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period
• Well-being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!
• Free onsite parking
• Restaurant which is highly subsidised
• Great transport links from Oxford and the surrounding area's as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station
• Milton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.
• We have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

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ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.