Senior IFS Finance Expert

📋 Description

• Take a key role in IFS-related initiatives.

• Challenge traditional working methods and leverage standard IFS functionalities.

• Create scalable solutions that minimize complexity, costs, and external dependencies.

• Lead ongoing small improvement projects.

• Confidently assist with critical business cycles (e.g., month-end close) using the Jira helpdesk ticketing system and Kanban board.

• Facilitate data migration, testing strategies (SIT/UAT), and readiness for go-live.

• Develop internal IFS Finance expertise through consistent knowledge sharing.

• Comply with Evotec’s corporate values and regulatory standards—including SOX, Quality, IT security, and Works Council.

• Produce compliant, high-quality documentation (process blueprints, functional designs, and user manuals) to support scalable and maintainable IFS solutions.

• Collaborate with colleagues globally across multiple regions, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the US.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional finance qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) or a BSc/MSc in Finance/Accounting, or a strong financial background.

• Significant hands-on experience with IFS Finance (IFS10 / IFS Cloud).

• Familiarity with the IFS Project Management module is highly beneficial.

• Comprehensive understanding of finance transformation and ERP best practices.

• Demonstrated ability to convert business strategies into system designs.

• Confidence to question requirements and promote standardization.

• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to work collaboratively across IT, Finance, and with external partners.

• Basic knowledge of IFS technical aspects, including PL/SQL and experience with Custom Configurations (Custom Fields, Menus, Logical Units, ACP, Events, and Lobbies).

• A solid IT mindset and a background in software development would be highly advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension scheme available upon completion of a 3-month probation period. Employee contributions are 6% (salary sacrifice) with an employer match of 6%. Employees can opt to increase their contribution, with the employer matching increases up to a maximum of 7.5%.

• 25 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays, with extra days awarded based on length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Private health insurance with BUPA for employees and their partners/families under the company scheme.

• Private dental coverage after 3 months of service.

• Life assurance equivalent to four times the annual base salary.

• 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling services.

• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period.

• Opportunity to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme, which is discretionary.

• Exceptional training, support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• Cycle-to-work program.

• Refer-a-friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards, and more!