Head of FP&A and Finance Excellence BDAL, BIOS Group (m/f/d)

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. 

 

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We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to lead the FP&A and Finance Excellence function across BDAL, BIOS Group as Head of FP&A and Finance Excellence BDAL, BIOS Group (m/f/d). As a strategic partner to divisional leadership, you will play a critical role in driving business performance, strengthening planning and reporting capabilities, and supporting the execution of key strategic initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

 

 

• Lead divisional FP&A activities, including forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, close processes, management reporting, and P&L performance analysis.
• Deliver actionable business insights by analyzing key financial and operational drivers, developing executive-level reporting, and recommending actions to improve performance.
• Drive planning and reporting excellence, ensuring high-quality deliverables, effective governance, transparent KPI tracking, and continuous process improvement.
• Provide strategic finance partnership as the primary finance business partner to divisional leadership, Corporate FP&A, and Corporate Accounting, supporting fact-based decision-making across the organization.
• Lead and develop the FP&A & Finance Excellence team, fostering collaboration, accountability, talent development, and organizational resilience.
• Support strategic initiatives and finance transformation efforts, including post-acquisition integration, cross-functional projects, and execution of divisional priorities in partnership with the SVP Finance.
• Perform other duties as required.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Significant experience in FP&A, controlling, or business finance within international organizations, with proven leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Languages: German (communicative proficiency) and English (fluent).
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and focused on creating business value.
• Highly accountable and results-driven, with a consistent track record of completing initiatives successfully.
• Collaborative team player who builds partnerships across functions and organizational levels.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience with SAP, SAC, Power BI or other reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex projects with demanding deadlines and key stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written, computer, quantitative, proposal, and technical communication and presentation skills, including advanced MS Office.
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for travel.