Financial Controller

ABOUT IDBS

IDBS is a dynamic and innovative company providing purpose-built software solutions to address the data management challenges prominent across the BioPharma lifecycle and supply chain. Leveraging more than 30 years of experience in life science informatics, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a portfolio of innovative BioPharma knowledge management technologies to streamline the capture, analysis, reporting and sharing of data required to accelerate the next generation of life-changing therapies. Cloud-native and analytics-centric, our platforms enable customers in research, development, and manufacturing to efficiently and compliantly access critical data and insights to make faster, smarter decisions with greater confidence.

IDBS serves thousands of users across hundreds of organizations around the globe. Our predominant customer base is Life Sciences and includes 23 of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies and more than 250 small and medium-sized pharma and BioPharma companies, CROs, CDMOs and CMOs. IDBS is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic Finance Team? We are currently seeking a Financial Controller, an individual who is a commercially savvy, qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA or ACCA) that is able to keep control of multiple accounting and compliance requirements across different jurisdictions across EMEA and capable of being a true Finance Business Partner with full responsibility for the integrity and reporting for their region. This is an on-site position (minimum 2 days a week - Wednesday and either Tuesday or Thursday).

What we will get you doing:

• Ensure quality and timeliness of monthly financial reporting.
• Ensuring the integrity of the data contained in the financial records.
• Prepare, analyse, and interpret financial information for reporting to Global Financial Controller.
• Maintain internal control, balance sheet reviews and the monthly close process, develop and ensure financial controls are followed in accordance with company procedures.
• Ownership of the statutory accounts production including liaison with auditors.
• Tax support to Danaher tax team to ensure timely completion of annual returns.
• Lead revenue recognition and provide technical support, including financial billing controls.
• Focus on continuous improvements and drive recommendations for and implementation of change in processes and controls.
• Actively business partner with all areas of IDBS to help achieve financial objectives for revenue and operating income.
• Line Management of the finance team in accordance with Danaher’s Core Behaviours to ensure a highly motivated and effective team where talent is retained, and succession strategies developed and executed.
• Lead areas of the Finance team to drive engagement, develop team ensuring strong succession planning, Performance and Development for Growth.

Here is what success in this role looks like:

• Knowledge/experience of NetSuite and working with a SaaS Software Company desirable.
• Qualified Accountant.
• Experience in financial reporting in a global matrix organization.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and ASC606 along with strong transactional finance capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Control procedures and working knowledge of tax concepts.
• Commercially focused with business partnering as a key skill set.
• Exceptional ability to lead a finance team as well as in a more hands-on capacity as required.
• Ability to meet tight time frames and drive continuous improvements.

At IDBS we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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