Eurofins E&E (Electrical & Electronics) is a business line with the Consumer Products Testing division of the Eurofins Scientific network of companies, and provides world-class testing, inspection and certification services to manufacturing and electronics industries worldwide and includes locations in the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Finland, Switzerland, China, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA.

Through these global locations, Eurofins E&E delivers an extensive range of services covering all aspects of testing, inspection and certification for electrical and electronics products across all industries and market sectors and, in conjunction with companies in the wider Eurofins network, offers its customers a single point of contact for product approvals.

Eurofins York Ltd forms part of the Eurofins E&E UK group of laboratories. It provides regulatory compliance services and products to the manufacturing and electronics industry, particularly in EMC, Wireless/Radio, Electrical Safety, EMF and RF.

Alongside the product testing and certification services, Eurofins York also delivers Global Market Access services, Training, Compliance Guidance and Expert Services to companies in the UK and further afield.

Eurofins E&E UK consists of Eurofins York Ltd, Eurofins E&E Hursley, Eurofins E&E CML Ltd, Eurofins E&E ETC Ltd and Eurofins Electrical & Electronic UK London Ltd.

Applications are invited for the position of Business Controller.

The role is two-fold, both reporting to the Managing Director, Eurofins E&E UK within the Eurofins York office in York:

1.       Working closely with the UK entity Managing Directors and their existing finance teams as well as Financial Controllers in the Eurofins National Service Centre (NSC) to support the Eurofins E&E UK business.

2.       Providing the local accounting function for Eurofins York.

The role does not include the accounting function except for Eurofins York.

Key responsibilities include:

• The local accounting function within Eurofins York including review of monthly management accounts and amending where necessary to ensure that the figures correctly reflect the business
• Work with the Managing Directors and Leadership teams to develop a short / medium / long term strategic financial plan to underpin business performance.
• Lead the financial due diligence processes surrounding potential acquisitions incorporating assessments relating to likely synergy benefits and risks.
• Provide reporting of financial KPIs such as margin by services, clients and segments
• Work with the local entity finance managers to continually improve finance related processes including raising of POs, managing working capital, improving cost control and tracking profit improvement projects
• Provide the Leadership team with advice and support on the financial implications of business activities and support planning initiatives through financial data, management information, analysis, reports and recommendations
• Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly and annual reporting alongside analyses of budgets
• Provide business with financial trends and forecasts as needed alongside insights to help drive the businesses forward
• Lead and oversee preparation of annual budget process and preparation of top-down targets and ensure the accuracy of business and cost-centre budgets
• Monitor cash-flows, accounts and other financial transactions
• Develop and oversee the risk management process
• Lead and mentor the finance manager and credit control teams
• Attend the monthly Senior Leadership team meeting adding value through updates and insight to support business improvement
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive the business forward
• Compliance and internal control activities as needed with reporting on non-financial information to support business thinking
• Project work as necessary

• Qualified finance professional ACA, CIMA or ACCA or equivalent
• Strong track record in a similar role financial / business controller role
• Advanced Excel skills
• The ability to work without restriction in the UK and a current passport are required
• Being willing to travel within UK/abroad (occasionally)
• Being responsible for their actions and taking proactive ownership of projects
• Actively working in, and communicating with, a small team

Join the Eurofins E&E team and benefit from

• Remote working for up to 2 days per week by agreement
• A competitive salary
• A contributory DC pension
• An impressive array of employee benefits
• The opportunity for professional development & recognition
• A pleasant working location, based in York, with occasional travel within the UK

Start date:   Immediate

Hours:   37 hours per week

Interview process:   Face to face interview.