SVP, Finance Business Partner (all genders)

Evotec; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Vice President, Finance Business Partner to drive strategic financial insights and support decision-making across their global business units. This senior leadership position requires extensive experience in financial management, proven success in leading cross-functional teams, and strong capabilities in international finance. The SVP will leverage data-driven insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency while overseeing a team of finance professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in financial planning & analysis and corporate finance.
• Significant leadership experience managing diverse teams.
• Proven international experience in collaboration across regions.

Aufgaben

• Drive financial performance and strategic insights across the organization.
• Lead margin improvement strategies and pricing models.
• Act as a liaison between finance and operations globally.

Kenntnisse

Financial planning & analysis

Cross-functional team leadership

International margin management

Cost structures knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

CPA, CFA, or CIMA designation

MBA or relevant Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

The Senior Vice President, Finance Business Partner (SVP – FBP) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic financial insights, performance management, and business decision support across the organization. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the SVP collaborates with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance to maximize profitability, improve operational efficiency, and ensure financial health across key business areas. The SVP leads a team of four finance business partners, focusing on the financial performance of Evotec's global business units.

This role requires a high degree of international exposure and cross-border collaboration to support decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sales Performance & Forecasting

• Partner with Sales leadership across regions to analyze sales performance, monitor KPIs, and identify revenue growth opportunities.

• Deliver data-driven insights on the financial impact of sales strategies and go-to-market initiatives globally.

• Support accurate and timely forecasting by combining historical data, sales pipelines, and international market intelligence.

2. Gross Margin Management

• Lead margin improvement strategies through cost analysis, pricing, and cost control initiatives across regional operations.

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain functions globally to implement sustainable cost-saving measures.

• Conduct regular COGS reviews and gross margin analysis at product/service and regional levels.

3. Pricing Strategy & Optimization

• Develop and refine pricing models that consider global market dynamics and profitability objectives.

• Monitor international pricing trends, input costs, and competitive positioning.

• Provide actionable financial insights to regional Sales and Marketing leaders.

4. Productivity and Operational Efficiency

• Drive global operational excellence through analysis of productivity metrics and process optimization.

• Work closely with international leadership to enhance resource efficiency and organizational performance.

• Design and implement an effective Finance Business Partnering structure across geographies.

5. Cross-Functional and Global Business Engagement

• Act as the financial liaison between corporate finance and operational teams in multiple countries to ensure financial alignment.

• Lead and participate in global planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Co-lead monthly performance reviews with local and regional management teams.

6. Financial Reporting & Business Performance Reviews

• Oversee the preparation of financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership.

• Provide analysis and commentary on actual vs. budgeted performance across business units and regions.

• Ensure transparency and consistency in global reporting, adhering to international accounting standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or relevant Master’s preferred).

• CPA, CFA, or CIMA designation is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Substantial years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or corporate finance.

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional teams.

• Proven international experience, including collaboration with regional finance teams and supporting global operations.

• Experience in multinational environments, ideally in life sciences, biotech, or complex industrial sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance across regions, cultures, and regulatory frameworks.

Expertise & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of global finance, cost structures, and international margin management.

• Familiarity with IFRS (mandatory); experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting is a plus.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills across time zones and functions.

• Strategic mindset with operational discipline and hands-on execution capability.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

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