ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with over 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), deep expertise in German GAAP and German Tax, and ideally a strong background in manufacturing or the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry. The successful candidate will demonstrate gravitas, attention to detail, and strong presentation skills. They will act as a strategic finance business partner to senior stakeholders and lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Drive strategic finance business partnering with senior stakeholders to influence operational and financial performance.
- Ensure full compliance with German GAAP and German tax regulations, including statutory accounts and tax filings.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and impact.
- Enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting and cost accounting processes.
- Support financial period close activities, including reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
- Provide financial support for project execution, including planning, tracking, and reporting of project-related financial activities
- Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Monitor and analyze key financial metrics and cost drivers to support decision-making.
- Champion process optimization and automation initiatives within the finance function.
- Lead and develop the local finance team
- Manage relationship with BPO
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Recognised qualification in accounting and / or tax (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter*in IHK, Steuerberater*in, or equivalent academic degree)
- Minimum 8 years PQE in finance roles, including leadership experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of German GAAP and German tax compliance is a must
- Ideally proven experience in a manufacturing or pharma/life sciences environment.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across cultures and time zones.
- Experienced managing Business Process Outsourcer (BPO)
- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. IFS) and advanced Excel skills.
- Fluent in English and German language is absolutely essential, C1/C2
Key Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Gravitas and credibility to engage with senior stakeholders.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a drive to streamline and optimise processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Intellectually curious, eager to understand the business and challenge the status quo.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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LGC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LGC and has not been reviewed or approved by LGC.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA/HSA options are consistently part of the package, and private medical is cited where applicable in the UK. Coverage is often characterized as solid alongside other core benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contribution in the U.S. and pension schemes in the UK, complemented by life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of a standard-to-competitive core package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and family leave are broadly available, with some sites offering a year‑end shutdown. Flexibility and local leave programs contribute to a generally well-rounded time‑off offering.
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What We Do
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
