Finance Manager, Taiwan

The Finance Manager will lead the finance and accounting operations in Taiwan, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and Eurofins Group policies. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, driving process standardization, and supporting business growth in a fast-paced, highly regulated laboratory services environment.

Oversee full set of accounts for all Taiwan entities, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing.

Prepare financial statements in accordance with Taiwan GAAP and Eurofins Group (IFRS-based) reporting requirements

Manage reporting packages submission to regional headquarters within strict timelines

Ensure full compliance with Taiwan tax laws (CIT, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing requirements, etc.), acting as a point of contact to local/tax authorities.

Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions

Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities

Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting finance and accounting

Implement and maintain internal controls aligned with Group standards

Support internal audits and ensure timely remediation of findings

Ensure proper documentation and adherence to SOPs and financial policies

Lead and develop a local finance team (GL, AP, AR, etc.)

Foster a high-performance, compliance-focused culture

Identify capability gaps and provide coaching/training

Recruit young talents and grow and develop team members. Ensure succession planning for key positions are in place, including associated development plans.

Drive the implementation of standard process and system, in close collaboration and alignment with Business and Group Finance functions. Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives

Support finance transformation projects and integration of acquisitions (common in Eurofins)

Collaborate with Business Controller/Business Unit Leader to:

monitor cash flow, liquidity, and funding requirements

optimize working capital (AR collection, AP cycles, inventory if applicable)

Post-merger integration: Lead the setup and stabilization of accounting and administrative processes for newly acquired entities, ensuring alignment with Group standards.

Ad hoc support: Undertake additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Finance Director.

Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

8 -10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience

Strong analytical skills, able to quickly comprehend complicated structures and processes.

Excellent technical financial skills including: accounting, reporting, audit, internal control, tax and net working capital management. Knowledge of IFRS and Taiwan GAAP.

Solid experience in audit, taxation, and statutory compliance in Taiwan

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Digiwin system preferred)

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in process standardization and internal controls frameworks

High integrity and strong compliance mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin

Strong stakeholder management across local and global teams

Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented. Ability to go into the right level of details when needed but as well to maintain a “helicopter view”.