IT Controller

Group IT Controlling is looking for an IT Controller to support the Group IT Infrastructure and Security Department with cost controlling budget planning and administrative activities in line with Group recommendations and legal compliance. The IT Controller will report to the IT Controlling Team Lead and support IT Directors and other stakeholders.

Your primary responsibilities include day-to-day control and compliance for IT costs and the allocation of IT fees. A key part of the role is preparing and reconciling budgets - participating in the budgeting process supervising assigned IT scopes providing feedback to relevant IT Directors and challenging the accuracy and validity of submitted data. Additionally you will contribute to initiatives aimed at improving cost transparency and enhancing cost reporting capabilities.

In the area of cost controlling you will organize accurate tracking of IT expenses on a large scale covering cost centers distributed globally. You will analyze variances between actuals budgets and forecasts report findings to stakeholders identify risks and challenge budget owners to close gaps while monitoring corrective action plans. Furthermore you will coordinate the implementation of agreed solutions such as asset capitalization accrual bookings and proper P&L line usage in collaboration with local finance teams. Profitability analysis and evaluation of IT infrastructure and security investments are also part of your responsibilities.

From an organizational perspective you will provide explanations and respond to inquiries from business finance and IT leaders regarding IT fees. You will work closely with Group IT and Group Finance to support the introduction and management of the Groups financial policies and procedures. Maintaining the financial setup and flows within the IT organization and coordinating accurate intercompany invoicing with National Service Centers are also essential aspects of the role.

Qualifications :

Hard Skills

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical and financial expertise. Advanced proficiency in MS Office especially Excel with VBA is essential. A solid academic background with a Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Economics is required along with 13 years of experience as a Controller Financial Analyst Accountant or Auditor. Fluency in English is a must for working in an international environment. Experience with IT projects will be considered a plus and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX Power BI/Power Query or Cognos TM1 would be highly advantageous.

Soft Skills

Equally important are your personal qualities. We value a dynamic proactive and detail-oriented approach combined with a strong sense of responsibility for priorities deadlines and data quality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as you will collaborate with diverse teams across the organisation. Strong analytical thinking will help you succeed in managing complex financial data and supporting decision-making processes.

Additional Information :

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Find out more on our Careers page: description:Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics and in the support of clinical studies as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 37 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to ca. 65000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of more than 950 laboratories in over 1000 companies across 60 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.95 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time