Finance Controller

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products and our high standards can only be maintained through great people who share our values and desire to do the very best job possible every day.

We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play in our continued success.

Main Purpose of the Job

To ensure that accurate financial recording, reporting and forecasting procedures are in place and operating effectively for the organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Produce Monthly Consolidated Accounts for Biosynth B.V. and perform month end closing procedures.
• Work with the global financial reporting and accounting community, global head of accounting as well as the CFO on group related projects.
• Responsible for all Dutch regulatory filings relating to Tax and VAT.
• Manage the day to day responsibilities of the AP & AR functions & Management accountants (1.5 FTE). Ensuring that performance is monitored and that teams are motivated, trained and developed.
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and cost control initiatives. Review payment runs and authorisations as necessary.
• Manage and support the development of a NL based accounting team in close co-operation with the global head of accounting and CFO.
• Assist with reconciliation of intercompany & current accounts
• Support grant applications, subsidy reporting (e.g., WBSO), and R&D tax credits
• Check and sign off General ledger & bank reconciliations
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Variance Analysis, Sales Margin Analysis
• Monitoring Goods received not invoiced
• Lead and prepare the annual close and audit process. Liaising with external auditors.
• Preparation of accurate and timely financial information and monitoring of monthly results and reports, including comparison against budget and prior months, to provide accurate information on financial performance to various NL based budget holders.
• To improve financial control through shared best practices globally.
• Develop and run a great finance team in the Netherlands.
• Work closely with the Life Science FP&A team to collaborate with R&D, production, and commercial teams to align financial planning with company goals.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an SME or biotech/pharma/life sciences environment
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch accounting standards and tax regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch & English
• Extensive experience of all accounting functions
• Ability to delegate and performance manage the work of others
• Worked with SAP FI/CO
• Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Advanced Excel & Microsoft Office skills, experience of accounting systems and writing reports.
• Good organisational experience with the ability to prioritise conflicting workloads and ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable Requirements

• RA, RC, or CPA designation (preferred but not mandatory)
• Formulating strategic and long-term business plans
• Managed an AP/AR function.
• Experience of developing budgets, financial strategy and planning.
• Experience working in a global group organisation.

About us

Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands and the UK. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects are carried out in Berlin and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.