Treasury, Fixed Assets and Tax Manager, Japan

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director of Eurofins Japan, the Treasury, Fixed Assets and Tax Manager will be responsible for leading key finance processes, for providing technical guidance for the entire Finance team and pursuing transformational initiatives towards goal to become a “best in class” finance organization (transformation initiated in 2024, now largely advanced and to be fully completed by end of 2027).

Eurofins Japan NSC (National Service Center) is a company which provides Accounting, Tax, Payroll, Legal and Purchasing services to all businesses of Eurofins Japan Group. Eurofins Japan Group is an industry leader in the area of laboratory testing and is comprised of a diverse and dynamic business portfolio of 8 major business lines, close to 20 operating entities and about 1,200 employees with continued growth plans for the next few years, both organically and through acquisitions.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible mainly for managing the areas of Treasury, Fixed Assets, Tax and Internal Control.
• Hands-on manager role expected to perform actual day-to-day tasks as needed.
• Manage a team of 3 staff.
• Be the source of technical guidance for the entire Finance team.
• Lead Treasury function – bank relationship, cash management, cash flow forecast, NWC improvement and handling group funding for operational activities and/or investments.
• Support preparation of monthly P/L and B/S based on IFRS and company requirements, specifically in the areas of, though not limited to: Fixed Assets and Tax.
• Support completion of monthly and quarterly reporting package to the group in collaboration with the NSC Accounting & Reporting team.
• Support audits by external and internal auditors.

• Lead improvement of financial processes, integration of new companies and compliance to all internal control / audit requirements.

• Active role in implementation of new ERP system and standardized processes (2028).
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from group.
• Provide coaching / training to staff, promote a culture to change / grow.

 

Specific scope of responsibilities includes, though not limited to, the following:

 

Treasury:

• Cash management and preparation of cash flow forecasts for all group companies
• Funding requests to global treasury for timely replenishment of working capital and investments for business expansion
• Payment processing and other related tasks
• Support business to improve Net Working Capital (DSO / DPO)

 

Fixed Assets:

• Responsible for fixed asset related accounting and tax where scope includes CAPEX / OPEX accounting, depreciation, leases, asset inventory, ARO, LHI and other related items
• Work closely with finance teams and business stakeholders to ensure proper protocols are followed with regards to CAPEX management

 

Tax:

• Tax accounting
• Tax return preparation (coordination with vendors)
• Tax audits
• Handle queries from business
• Be the key point of contact to the group Tax team in Europe

 

This position will enable candidate to:

• Guide the whole NSC team and be the key expert for technical questions
• Take initiatives to improve efficiency of the finance and accounting processes, as part of the completion of the transformation, towards a “best in class” finance organization (transformation initiated in 2024, now largely advanced and to be fully completed by end of 2027)
• Work in a dynamic, global atmosphere across a broad range of businesses

Qualifications

 

• Strong project and people management skills and able to manage staff while remaining “hands-on”
• Proven leadership skills to lead and build a high-performing team
• Fluent level of Business English skill in speaking, writing and reading is a must
• At least 10 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt well in a fast-paced environment and comfortable in handling uncertainty or the lack of established precedence
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with business

Potential to develop and take more responsibili