Head of Finance, Europe

Genesis Medtech Group; Vlaardingen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis MedTech Europe is seeking a Head of Finance to partner with the General Manager of Europe and leadership teams to drive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organization.

The role will oversee accounting, corporate governance, and compliance, coordinating with external providers on accounting, payroll and tax. A strong background in finance leadership within medical devices and multinational settings is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in financial management roles within trading companies or multinational corporations in the medical device industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in commercial finance business partnering.
• Strong understanding of trading company operations, ERP systems, order management, warehousing and shipping processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide Finance Business Partnering and Decision Support.
• Oversee accounting processes and financial management.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, and ensure tax filings and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Business English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or Certified Tax Professional

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

At Genesis MedTech, our quest is to make quality healthcare accessible for everyone. We believe each of us can make a positive impact at work. Together we explore ideas, innovate new solutions and make great things happen. Our culture is built on collaboration and a shared commitment to make an impact on the lives of our patients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Head of Finance to partner closely with the General Manager of Europe, the local leadership team and commercial team to drive financial planning, business performance, and operational decision support across the organization, with a primary focus on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic business partnering. The role will also support financial reporting, internal controls, corporate governance and board matters, company secretarial coordination, as well as general affairs and administration, while coordinating with external service providers on accounting, payroll, tax, and statutory compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Establish strategic and annual financial objectives that align with the growth and expansion plans of the company. Partner closely with Commercial teams, Supply Chain, QA, RA, HR, IT and other functions to handle all financial aspects of the Europe operations.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Provide Finance Business Partnering & Decision Support.
• Oversee all accounting processes and financial management.

2. Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Act as the primary finance business partner for Genesis Medtech Europe.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to evaluate new business opportunities, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and investment proposals.
• Support the assessment of business cases for new products, market entry, and capital expenditures.

3. Accounting & Daily Financial Management

• Oversee all accounting processes and financial management activities for the Japan entity.
• Take full ownership of monthly financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Responsible for coordinating internal and external audit activities, and ensuring accurate and timely tax filings in compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor backend operational processes, including orders, payments, expense control, warehousing, and shipping activities.

4. Corporate Governance, Company Secretarial & Administration

• Support corporate governance and board-related activities, including board meeting coordination, preparation of materials, maintenance of corporate records, and follow-up on action items.
• Coordinate with external company secretarial, legal, tax, and compliance service providers to ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support statutory filings, corporate documentation, business licenses, and other regulatory or governance-related administrative matters.
• Oversee general affairs and office administration to support smooth operations of the Japan entity.
• Support local operational setup and coordination activities, including liaison with external vendors and service providers where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CPA or Certified Tax Professional qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial management roles within trading companies or multinational corporations in the medical device industry, including at least 3 years of experience in commercial finance business partnering.
• Strong understanding of trading company operations, including ERP systems, order management, payments, warehousing, and shipping processes; experience in start-up environments is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards and financial management systems, with solid experience in financial analysis, cash flow management, and risk control.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in business English, both written and verbal.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

About Genesis MedTech

WE MAKE BETTER HEALTHCARE HAPPEN.

This is our quest: to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Headquartered in Singapore, Genesis MedTech shares a bold new world of value-based healthcare across surgical, cardiology and vascular interventional specialities.

With an open platform that brings the best of medtech together from every corner of the globe, we disrupt the inefficiencies and fragmentation that keep quality healthcare out of reach for many. Genesis MedTech aims to become the most scalable, efficient and transparent business platform for the medtech industry. At Genesis MedTech, we are also actively growing our product portfolio through R&D and innovation, acquisitions, as well as partnerships with strategic startups.