We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. **Regional FP&A Director EU & APAC** **Full time, Permanent Position** **Viernheim, Germany** **About the Role** Antech Diagnostics is a global veterinary diagnostics company, and we’re looking for experienced talent to help drive our next phase of growth. Operating across multiple locations worldwide, Antech Diagnostics delivers a full range of products and services in veterinary diagnostics, helping ensure high-quality care for companion animals. In partnership with global leaders, we bring veterinarians cutting-edge technologies in imaging and laboratory analysis. We’re hiring a Regional FP&A Director EU & APAC to take on a high-impact role within our regional finance organization. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance EU & APAC, you’ll be a key member of the regional finance leadership team, acting as a strategic business partner in the development, assessment, and execution of financial activities supporting the wider business plan and financial objectives. This role holds full responsibility for all aspects of business and financial planning related to the operating entity, including the development of both short- and long-term financial plans, the monitoring of business performance, and the creation of financial tools and capabilities to support the delivery of business targets. You’ll be responsible for analysing results and providing the regional leadership team with clear, insightful analysis of current performance against forecasts, along with a view on future risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations to drive improved financial outcomes. This is a highly visible role within both the regional and global SDX business segment, interfacing closely with all functions. As a key partner to the regional VP of Finance, you’ll work closely with senior leadership across the region as well as with the global finance leadership team. If you’re a strategic, commercially minded finance professional ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, international environment, we’d love to hear from you. **Role responsibilities:** + Play a leading role in the core tasks for the SDx Regional FP&A team, including the periodic reporting cycle, forecasting process, the annual planning cycle etc. + Enhance and develop current financial tools and models to analyze business performance, implement process changes as needed, and deliver periodic/quarterly/annual reporting requirements, including business reviews and presentations, leveraging digital tools + Strong partnership with Global FP&A Team on driving insights / analysis + Manage the forecasts of the financial results on all P&L measures (incl. Cash and Overheads) and continuously track opportunities and risks vs. Plan + Ownership of the forecasting process and support the budgeting process + Drive continuous improving processes on cost efficiency, Working Capital, Cash Flow optimizations, etc. + Act as thought partner for the SDx finance leaders on strategic and operational topics + Build relationships with the wider leadership team to improve financial rigor and the decision-making process + Identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions + Business partner – as such supporting in all aspects of financial performance including insights generation from period performance, year-end forecasts, gap closing and margin performance/drivers + Establish and drive digital tools/reporting’s and a value creation mindset within the cluster organization + Take a proactive role in the development of new reporting formats that drives decision support Make sure reporting is contemporary, flexible to meet organization changes and delivered via digital tools + Recruit, develop, coach and motivate associates, building an effective team to ensure a high level of performance **Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA or CPA preferred + Minimum of 10 years business planning, FP&A and forecasting experience + Ability to compile data, develop insights & communicate recommendations to executive-level audiences + Strong system knowledge beneficial + Strong team management skills, experience with leading remote teams, skills in managing & measuring performance; Excellent communication, partnering, and presentation skills + Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex financial data and make sound decisions + Experience in working with ERP/reporting systems; Good knowledge of accounting according to US GAAP **Benefits** + A dynamic and growing company in a diverse, pet-friendly sector. + A motivating work environment that supports personal and professional growth. + Permanent full-time contract + Competitive salary based on your profile and experience. + Personalized onboarding program to ensure your success. **About Antech**   Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services. **About Antech** Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services. **Note to Search Firms/Agencies** Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. 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