Job description
Company Description
ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:
With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.
Job Description
Finance Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential for extension)
📍 Location: Berlin | 💼 Hybrid
Join us in our mission to deliver science for a safer world.
We’re looking for a confident and experienced Finance Manager (f/m/d) who thrives in complex environments and is ready to make a real impact. In this role, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders and provide expert guidance on German GAAP, tax, and financial performance, helping us drive smarter decisions and shape the future of our business.
What you’ll do
- Support accurate financial reporting under German GAAP and local tax regulations
- Act as a strategic Finance Business Partner to senior leaders across the business
- Drive budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis – and spot opportunities for improvement
- Ensure tax compliance and manage external relationships with advisors and authorities
- Collaborate across functions to enhance financial performance
- Lead or support internal audits, risk initiatives, and ad-hoc financial projects
- Present insights and strategic recommendations with clarity and confidence
Qualifications
What you bring
🗣 Native level German is a must (written and spoken)
🎓 Recognised qualification in accounting and / or tax (e.g., Bilanzbuchhalter*in IHK, Steuerberater*in, or equivalent academic degree)
📊Solid background in finance, with strong expertise in German GAAP and tax regulations
🤝 Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment
🏭 Ideally industry experience in manufacturing or life sciences/pharma
💼 Strong presence and gravitas – a trusted partner to leadership
This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential for extension).
Ready to take your next step in a purpose-driven company? Apply now and help us create a safer world through science.
Additional Information
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.
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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