Real Estate Controller (M/F)

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POSITION & OBJECTIVES : Real Estate Data & Systems Management Manage and maintain Group real estate databases and reporting tools Ensure continuous update of site data (lease terms, financial and administrative information) Create and monitor real estate projects in dedicated systems Ensure data accuracy and consistency in line with defined KPIs Prepare dashboards and validate data outliers Maintain and update real estate documentation and guidelines Cost Controlling & Reporting Prepare and analyse periodic real estate reporting at Group level Monitor and control real estate expenses (rent, service charges, building costs) Develop dashboards to support benchmarking and cost optimisation initiatives Provide input to IFRS 16 reporting for lease accounting Lease Agreements & Governance Support operational teams in reviewing lease agreements and amendments Monitor critical lease dates (renewals, break options, exits) Contribute to the implementation and enforcement of real estate policies and guidelines Support the roll-out of lease management standards Process Improvement & Projects Contribute to the development and implementation of new tools and reporting solutions Support automation and digitalisation initiatives (e.g. Power BI, data models) Participate in cross-functional projects to improve data quality, reporting, and governance Actively identify opportunities for efficiency gains and process standardisation Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with Business Units, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams Provide guidance and support on real estate data, reporting, and processes Ensure alignment between local inputs and Group requirements Education & Experience Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent 3–5 years of experience in controlling, finance, or consulting Exposure to automation, process improvements, or digital tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, scripting) Experience in real estate or lease management is a plus Technical Skills Advanced Excel skills Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools (required) Knowledge of databases or automation (e.g. VBA, BI tools) is an advantage Understanding of IFRS 16 principles is a plus Personal Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Team player with a collaborative approach Languages Fluent in English (written and spoken) We support your development! Do you feel like you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Find out more on our Careers page: Company description : Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 59 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025, and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades. Eurofins is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across its companies around the world.