Financial Controller
QPS
Financial Controller
QPS
Global CRO for bioanalytics and trials
Location: Groningen, The Netherlands
Hours: 36-40 hours per week
QPS Netherlands, located in Groningen, is part of the global QPS organization, a leading full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO). Together with our colleagues around the world, we support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the development of new medicines that improve lives.
Our Finance team plays a critical role in providing accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering the financial insight that supports sound business decisions. We are looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to join our team and grow with the organization.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the European Finance team and a trusted business partner to senior management. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, and financial analysis.
This is a broad, hands-on role that also includes leadership and development of Finance team members. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations, and the global QPS organization while driving improvements in processes, controls, systems, and reporting.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for a high-potential finance professional to broaden their responsibilities and further develop their leadership capabilities within an international organization.
What You'll Do
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to Finance team members.
Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes and financial reporting.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reports.
Monitor project costs, revenue recognition, and financial transactions.
Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
Support statutory reporting, tax requirements, annual accounts, and external audits.
Serve as a key Finance contact for internal stakeholders, auditors, and corporate Finance.
Support treasury and cash flow management.
Strengthen financial processes and internal controls and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
QPS is a global contract research organization focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, established in 1995. It supports drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development for pharmaceutical and biotech clients through customized research services and regulatory liaison with agencies and ethics committees. The company operates by delivering GLP and GCP-compliant services and charging fees for tailored projects that meet each client’s study requirements. QPS differentiates itself through operational agility, extensive international drug development experience, and a collaborative team approach that partners with clients to achieve study goals. Its main objective is to help clients accelerate the development and approval of new drugs and therapies.
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