• Creating consistent financial data over the BRAIN Biotech Group (i.e. Single Source of Truth) and continuously unlocking the inherent value to the whole business in an efficient way
• Ensure the quality of the mandatory reporting within the BRAIN Biotech Group
• Further developing the strategic and operational group controlling
• Implementation of supporting software infrastructure

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely together with the Head of Group Finance in proactively providing key business information and ensuring the financial implications of decision making are fully analyzed
• Support/organize the mandatory periodical reporting within the BRAIN Biotech Group, like:
  • Monthly reporting
  • Quarterly/Forecast reporting
  • Yearly Budgets
  • Supervisory Board reporting
  • Analyst reporting
• Own the consistency of the data in the main controlling systems (application of analytic and business intelligence tools)
• Further develop the Project controlling at the subsidiaries (mostly at BRAIN Zwingenberg) and the relevant reporting (e.g. Project Dashboards and Hours + Hourly rate reporting for Government Grants)
• Support on ongoing updates in/reporting from the Risk Management System
• Support on further implementing and maintaining the BRAIN Financial Control Framework
• Support on Group/Internal cost allocations (i.e. Management Fees, Shared Employees, Group Insurance and Cost Center management)
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support in safeguarding the cash position
• Play an active role in complying with ESG-reporting and setting up the processes for efficient information flow / consistent data
• Review investments proposals and post-investment reviews
• Support in ad-hoc projects in the BRAIN Group such as Due Diligence/M&A activities or execution of Strategy Plans
• Continue to develop and strengthen the shared services and collaboration between entities within the BRAIN Biotech Group
• Occasional travel to Nieuwkuijk (NL) and Cardiff (UK)

• Minimum 7-8 years working in finance functions showing a growth in responsibility
• Master’s degree within Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or similar
• Solid knowledge of (management) accounting and (internal) controls 
• Background as an auditor (CPA, CA or Registered Accountant) is a big plus
• Analytical, result-oriented and passionate regarding numbers and an eye for details.
• Creative and entrepreneurial mind-set that strives to innovate processes and tools with a desire to take part in a digital transformation journey
• Experience with unlocking business value through Data/IT systems
• Pragmatic and pro-active self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Possess strong soft and communicational skills: a highly motivated team player, who has good interpersonal skills and can create a strong working relationship with people across different cultures and at organizational levels

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English, official company language (fluent in speaking and writing)
• German (fluent in speaking)
• Additional language skills would be an advantage (e.g. Dutch)

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Results Driven - Self-driven desire to get things done along with the ability to set and meet challenging goals, create one’s own measures of excellence and constantly seek ways to improve performance
• Influence and Persuasion - The ability to convince others to reach targets or to follow towards a specific course of action
• Adaptability - Have the ability to operate in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment and to mediate between the worlds (head office and subsidiaries) and different cultures as well as working well under pressure
• Planning & Organizing - The ability to decide on a course of action, ensure that the necessary resources required to implement the action will be available and to schedule the program of work activities required to achieve a defined end-result.
• Communication - The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within an organization
• Self-Driven & Self-starter - Maintains a “hands on” mentality – and be willing to roll up his / her sleeves and assist in doing what needs to be done. Also maintains a “can-do” mentality as a relatively independent and pragmatic operator
• Ethical Behavior - Operate in an ethical manner, following internal codes of ethics and external laws as they relate to all employment activities
• Fun - Have a good sense of humor and maintain a positive energy/vibe within the team
• International - like working in an international environment with strong growth ambitions

IT EXPERTISE

• MS Office: Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with IT/Data Management Systems (ZEP and Apollo are an advantage)
• Experience with BI-tools is an advantage
• General interest in digitalising/use of IT/AI within processes