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Senior Manager Controlling

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Senior Manager Controlling for Leica Biosystems is responsible for the consolidation of the OPCO ensuring consistency and compliance with all Accounting and Control practices. You will also play a role in some global ad hoc projects as well as implementing process improvements.

This position is part of the Global Controlling Team located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and will be on-site at Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

You will be a part of the Global Controlling Team and report to the Snr Director Global FP&A and Global Controller responsible for all controlling activities of the OPCO. If you thrive in a fast paced multifunctional, varied role and want to work to build a world-class Finance organization—read on.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

Oversees both internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of the OPCO including:

• Coordination and approval of consolidated financial statements to US GAAP, including validation of all corporate adjustments alongside supporting documentation.

• Internal financial reporting including internal results of operations, specified items, balance sheet and cash flow and applicable analysis, alongside tax reporting and coordination across global locations.

• Establishes and updates financial reporting deadlines and managing the monthly financial consolidation process.

• Driver of the annual internal balance sheet reviews, and rationalise the internal and external audit findings and steer the planning of corrective actions.

• Ad hoc global projects

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Degree qualified in a Finance discipline

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is preferred.

• Track record of success and progression within the Finance function, especially in the areas of financial control, cost management, financial planning and forecasting, system & process improvement.

• Excellent planning and organization skills, a structured and process-oriented individual.

• High level of financial acumen coupled with a hands-on attitude.

Travel/Location of Travel, include approximate overnight stays per week.

• Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<25%).

• This role/team will be based at Newcastle upon Tyne.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experienced in working in an international environment.

• Experience of working in a US company and/or matrix structured business would be beneficial.

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