Senior Finance Manager (m/w/d)

LGC; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global life sciences company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead their finance team in Berlin. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of post-qualification experience, with deep knowledge of German GAAP and tax regulations, preferably in a manufacturing or life sciences environment. This role requires strong leadership, excellent presentation skills, and fluency in both English and German. Join us to influence strategic financial decisions and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified in accounting or tax with a recognized qualification.
• Over 8 years of PQE in finance, including leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical industries is beneficial.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Proficiency in both English and German languages.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the finance team.
• Drive strategic finance initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with German GAAP and tax regulations.
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Support financial close activities and intercompany transactions.

Kenntnisse

German GAAP

German Tax Compliance

Leadership

Financial Reporting

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

English Language Proficiency

German Language Proficiency

Ausbildung

Bilanzbuchhalter*in IHK

Steuerberater*in

Tools

IFS ERP

Jobbeschreibung

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio includes mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, embedded and recurring within customers’ products and workflows, valued for performance, quality, and range.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with over 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), deep expertise in German GAAP and German Tax, and ideally a strong background in manufacturing or the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry. The successful candidate will demonstrate gravitas, attention to detail, and strong presentation skills. They will act as a strategic finance business partner to senior stakeholders and lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive strategic finance business partnering with senior stakeholders to influence operational and financial performance.
• Ensure full compliance with German GAAP and German tax regulations, including statutory accounts and tax filings.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and impact.
• Enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting and cost accounting processes.
• Support financial period close activities, including reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Provide financial support for project execution, including planning, tracking, and reporting of project-related financial activities.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics and cost drivers to support decision-making.
• Champion process optimization and automation initiatives within the finance function.
• Lead and develop the local finance team.
• Manage relationship with BPO.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised qualification in accounting and/or tax (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter*in IHK, Steuerberater*in, or equivalent academic degree).
• Minimum 8 years PQE in finance roles, including leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of German GAAP and German tax compliance is a must
• Ideally proven experience in a manufacturing or pharma/life sciences environment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Experience managing Business Process Outsourcer (BPO).
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. IFS) and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent in English and German language is absolutely essential, C1/C2

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Gravitas and credibility to engage with senior stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to streamline and optimise processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intellectually curious, eager to understand the business and challenge the status quo.

Additional Information

Our Values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal Opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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