Senior Financial Controller (PE-backed CRO)

About Symbio Proinnovera

In November 2023 the merger of US-headquartered Symbio LLC with Münster-based Proinnovera created Symbio Proinnovera, one of the world’s largest specialized dermatology-focused clinical research organizations offering cost saving, time-efficient outsourced services for dermatological therapy formulation and clinical trial testing. 

The merged group, Symbio Proinnovera, provides consulting, testing and clinical research through every development stage, from conception to global regulatory approval and commercialization. After decades of running dermatology trials, both companies have built valuable data bases that focus and shorten trials in this therapeutic area. As proven market leaders among specialty dermatology CROs with exceptional geographical coverage, their combined strength enables them to excel at addressing customers’ needs and expectations in all areas of research. The two highly accomplished teams with deep expertise in the dermatology space generate efficiencies and accelerate clinical research.

Symbio Proinnovera is supported by ARCHIMED, a leading international investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services. ARCHIMED manages €8 billion across its various funds, including the largest healthcare-only private equity fund raised by a European-based General Partner.

Responsibilities:

• Main contact person for the Finance Department in the region
• Responsibility for general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as asset accounting
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)
• Responsible for accurate, timely month-end process including full reconciliations.
• Maintenance of Intercompany transactions with related parties
• Support in the preparation of annual financial statements by the tax advisor, or auditor
• Establishment proactively of financial controlling as well as informative reporting
• Contact person for banks, tax consultants, auditors, insurance companies, financial service providers, shareholders, etc in the region.
• Management, leadership and development of the regional finance team
• Responsibility for short, medium and long-term corporate planning and intra-year forecasts for the region
• Preparation of variance analyses and plausibility checks
• Liquidity planning and liquidity management
• Advice on business management issues in the planning of projects
• Timely tax application for VAT, wage tax and CIT in the countries for the region
• Support in due diligence and M&A processes
• Identification of cost saving potentials and active participation in their exploitation
• Analysis of existing processes and systems and derivation of appropriate optimization measures
• Participates in team, departmental and general meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Extensive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably within the clinical research industry.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and standards in the EU region.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Ability to navigate a dynamic and complex environment.

The role is based in Münster, Germany.

Last updated on May 23, 2024