SVP, Finance, Biologics & US Country Lead

Role Summary

SVP, Finance, Biologics & US Country Lead to drive strategic financial leadership across regions, optimize pricing and margins, and oversee US finance and accounting for Evotec’s US entities. The role emphasizes curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration with commercial, operations, and global teams to push for sustained profitability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial leadership across regions to analyze sales performance, monitor KPIs, and identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Deliver data-driven insights on the financial impact of sales strategies and go-to-market initiatives globally.
• Support accurate and timely forecasting by combining historical data, sales pipelines, and international market intelligence.
• Lead margin optimization strategies through strategic pricing initiatives and new business models.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain functions globally to implement sustainable cost-saving measures.
• Conduct regular COGS reviews and gross margin analysis at product/service levels.
• Drive OPEX efficiency and assess ROI of strategic investments.
• Develop and refine pricing models that reflect global market dynamics and profitability goals.
• Monitor international pricing trends, input costs, and competitive positioning.
• Provide actionable financial insights to regional Sales and Marketing leaders.
• Oversight of all Finance and Accounting activities for the US entities including Just-Evotec Biologics, Inc. in close alignment with Group Accounting and FP&A.
• Support local controlling on entity-level financial governance, including audits, intercompany transactions, and cash management.
• Represent Finance in U.S. leadership discussions and act as the key liaison between U.S. operations and global Finance.
• Provide oversight of U.S. budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking within the broader global framework.
• Serve as the financial liaison between corporate finance and operational teams.
• Lead and participate in global planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Co-lead monthly performance reviews with local and regional management teams.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Provide analysis and commentary on actual vs. budgeted performance across business units and regions.
• Ensure transparency and consistency in global reporting, adhering to international accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred).
• Required: Familiarity with IFRS; U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting experience is a plus.
• Preferred: CPA, CFA, or CIMA designation.
• Required: Substantial leadership experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or corporate finance.
• Required: Significant experience in multinational environments, ideally within life sciences, biotech, or biologics industries.
• Required: Deep knowledge of global finance, cost structures, and international margin management.
• Required: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Required: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across geographies.
• Required: Strategic mindset with operational discipline and hands-on execution capability.
• Preferred: Fluency in French, German, or Italian.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification: CPA, CFA, or CIMA designation highly desirable.