Senior Group IT and R&D Controller (all genders)

at  Evotec

We are currently seeking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated
Senior Group IT and R&D Controller
Full-time and permanent
into our Global Business Controlling team based at either our Headquarters in Hamburg, Germany or in Abingdon, UK. This is a key position within our Group Business Controlling organization, reporting to the VP Business Controlling. The position is responsible for helping to establish and then manage the ongoing operation of our Information Technology (IT) and Research & Development (R&D) capitalization activities.
This is open to applicants willing to work from Hamburg, Germany, or Abingdon, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive, along with Technical Accounting and the IT and R&D Organizations, the implementation of a comprehensive process to support the ongoing capitalization of IT and R&D development expense
• Ensure proper documentation exists through the process life cycle
• Ensure that all amounts are appropriately calculated and compliant with IAS 38
• As needed, partner with external expertise to drive capitalization analysis
• Own and execute key SOX controls within the capitalization process
• Provide KPI reporting to Global FP&A
• Support Global FP&A in the budgeting and strategic planning processes
• Work with Group Accounting during the Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly closing process

Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Professional working experience in a similar role, ideally within life sciences / pharmaceutical sector, and/or within a public/global company, Big 4 experience a plus
• Experience of working in an international environment
• Experience in a Group Business Controlling Environment
• Strong IFRS knowledge, specifically regarding IAS 38
• Experience with PCAOB and Sarbanes Oxley a plus
• Business fluent in English, German a plus, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our Offer (Hamburg, Germany based):

• A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
• 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

Company Benefits (Abingdon, UK based):

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & an additional 1 day for each year completed up to a maximum of 30 days
• Flexible working hours
• Private Health Insurance for you, your partner/family under the company scheme
• Private Dental Care Scheme
• Health Insurance providing 75% of base salary after a qualifying period
• Well-being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme (This is a discretionary benefit)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual company events, recognition awards and many more!
• Free onsite parking
• Restaurant which is highly subsidised
• Great transport links from Oxford and the surrounding area’s as well as a shuttle bus service from Didcot train station
• Milton Park also offer’s great cycling, running & walking routes as well as annual events.
• We have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.
FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.
ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

• Drive, along with Technical Accounting and the IT and R&D Organizations, the implementation of a comprehensive process to support the ongoing capitalization of IT and R&D development expense
• Ensure proper documentation exists through the process life cycle
• Ensure that all amounts are appropriately calculated and compliant with IAS 38
• As needed, partner with external expertise to drive capitalization analysis
• Own and execute key SOX controls within the capitalization process
• Provide KPI reporting to Global FP&A
• Support Global FP&A in the budgeting and strategic planning processes
• Work with Group Accounting during the Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly closing proces