Company Description
LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 170 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials, analytical standards, research chemicals and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of Science for a Safer World.
Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Financial Controller to join our team and support LGC’s Science for a Safer World mission across China and the APAC region. This role reports to the Global Revenue Controller and works closely with the VP of Commercial China/APAC, based in Singapore.
As Financial Controller, you will lead the operations of our China entity, ensuring accurate reporting, planning, and compliance with both international and local standards. This is a hands-on position within a large, multi-functional division of a global life sciences organisation, offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
You will supervise the full finance and accounting function for our China entity, including monthly financial reporting aligned with IFRS and China GAAP. You will own the daily financial operations, maintaining and improving financial systems (IFS), and delivering regular performance reviews and insights for both China and APAC.
You will be responsible for preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, while also supporting tax filings and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with commercial leadership will be essential, as you provide financial insights to guide business decisions. You will also collaborate closely with external institutions such as banks, auditors, and tax authorities, and will handle the annual insurance process for the Group.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications
- Proven experience supporting functions in a sophisticated manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and writing skills in both English and Chinese (Mandarin).
- Advanced Excel Skills is a necessity
- Appetite for some international travel and fast paced commercial culture
- Hybrid work environment (50% office based)
- ACCA or CIMA qualification required
Additional Information
Behaviors & Competencies Required
- Highly motivated ‘self-starter’ individual with a hands-on approach
- Problem Solver, Decision Maker, Influencer
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and attention to detail (requirement to communicate clearly to stakeholders based in the UK and US)
- Ability to build and maintain proven relationships internally and externally
- Appetite to excel their career and others
- Willingness to take initiative
The jobholder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviors in line with LGC’s values:
Passion
Curiosity
Integrity
Brilliance
Respect