Svp, Finance Business Partner

The Senior Vice President, Finance Business Partner (SVP - FBP) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic financial insights, performance management, and business decision support across the organization. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the SVP collaborates with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance to maximize profitability, improve operational efficiency, and ensure financial health across key business areas. The SVP leads a team of four finance business partners, focusing on the financial performance of Evotec's global business units.

This role requires a high degree of international exposure and cross-border collaboration to support decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Sales Performance & Forecasting- Partner with Sales 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.

2. Gross Margin Management- Lead margin improvement strategies through cost analysis, pricing, and cost control initiatives across regional operations.- 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 and regional levels.

3. Pricing Strategy & Optimization- Develop and refine pricing models that consider global market dynamics and profitability objectives.- Monitor international pricing trends, input costs, and competitive positioning.- Provide actionable financial insights to regional Sales and Marketing leaders.

4. Productivity and Operational Efficiency- Drive global operational excellence through analysis of productivity metrics and process optimization.- Work closely with international leadership to enhance resource efficiency and organizational performance.- Design and implement an effective Finance Business Partnering structure across geographies.

5. Cross-Functional and Global Business Engagement- Act as the financial liaison between corporate finance and operational teams in multiple countries to ensure financial alignment.- Lead and participate in global planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.- Co-lead monthly performance reviews with local and regional management teams.

6. Financial Reporting & Business Performance Reviews- Oversee the 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.

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

Experience:
- Substantial years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, business partnering, or corporate finance.- Significant experience in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional teams.- Proven international experience, including collaboration with regional finance teams and supporting global operations.- Experience in multinational environments, ideally in life sciences, biotech, or complex industrial sectors.- Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance across regions, cultures, and regulatory frameworks.

Expertise & Skills:
- Strong knowledge of global finance, cost structures, and international margin management.- Familiarity with IFRS (mandatory); experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting is a plus.- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).- Fluent in English; additional language skills are an asset.- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills across time zones and functions.- Strategic mindset with operational discipline and hands-on execution capability.