Financial & Business Operations Manager

GreenLight Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to join our team as a Financial & Business Operations Manager in Seville, Spain. Reporting to the VP of Operations with a dotted line to the Global Controller, this role combines operational accounting, financial oversight, and business administration with responsibilities in HR, sales logistics, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial statements, maintain a strong financial infrastructure and internal controls, and support the company’s agribusiness operations across Europe and globally, including commercialization efforts and compliance with regulatory standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley 404. This position requires a strategic, self-directed individual with a proven track record in finance, accounting, and multi-disciplinary business operations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Financial Management & Accounting:  

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including statutory and US GAAP accounting, to support international operations, transactional currency, and load file processes, ensuring month-end closings align with the parent company’s documented calendar.  

• Ensure the company maintains a robust financial infrastructure and internal controls to support continued growth and scalability.  

• Prepare, review, and oversee financial statements, including monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, footnotes, disclosures, and supporting documentation.  

• Manage accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), invoice drafting, and audits, ensuring compliance with global finance reporting standards.  

• Assess new and complex business transactions requiring significant judgment and technical expertise, including revenue recognition for product launches in European markets.  

• Drive the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program (for private or public company status), supporting tax processes, statutory audits, and relationships with external auditors and advisors across Europe.  

• Implement and improve financial systems and processes (e.g., D365 ERP, AP automation, inventory and supply chain modules) to enhance efficiency, compliance, and preparedness for commercialization.  

• Develop and enforce policies and process narratives to maintain a strong internal control environment, researching and applying industry best practices.  

• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to all relevant accounting and certification standards. 

Business Administration & HR:  

• Facilitate onboarding/offboarding processes, draft employment offers, and manage local employee benefits in alignment with global HR practices and Spanish labor laws.  

• Coordinate office logistics, fleet administration, and supply management to ensure operational efficiency in the Seville office.  

• Act as the European point of contact (POC) for global HR and finance teams, fostering cross-functional alignment and cooperation. 

Sales & Logistics Coordination:  

• Provide administrative support for sales in Europe, including order processing, customer inquiries, and documentation tailored to European clients.  

• Oversee logistics operations, coordinating product deliveries and managing inventory levels with European suppliers and distributors.  

• Utilize CRM systems to track sales, customer interactions, and reporting; assist in budget preparation, credit analysis, and strategy development for European markets.  

• Maintain strong communication with clients and suppliers across Europe to support sales and operational goals. 

Strategic & Operational Leadership:  

• Support the company’s growth and commercialization efforts in European markets, ensuring financial and operational readiness.  

• Drive cross-functional collaboration, fostering open communication, mutual understanding, and teamwork across European and global teams.  

• Lead the implementation of ad hoc system rollouts and process improvements within the department, ensuring compliance with the internal control framework. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• None currently, though leadership over cross-functional tasks and coordination with European and global teams is required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.  

• 5+ years of progressive experience in managing finance, accounting, and business operations, with at least 3 years in roles involving sales support, logistics, HR, or administration (agribusiness or life sciences preferred).  

• CPA certification with Big 4 or large regional firm experience is highly desirable.  

• Strong technical accounting background (US GAAP) and detailed knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404), with the ability to drive compliance with all relevant accounting and certification requirements.  

• Experience in the life sciences industry, ideally in a mix of large and small international company environments.  

• Proven leadership over HR and IT functions within a global matrix environment.  

• Familiarity with compliance requirements of a public company is preferred.  

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP, or Oracle) and CRM tools; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.  

• Fluency in Spanish (required); proficiency in English (required) and Portuguese (highly desirable).  

• Self-directed, accomplishment-driven individual with a strong sense of passion and urgency, capable of working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, fostering open communication and mutual understanding.  

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and the ability to handle confidential information ethically. 

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:  

• Background in agribusiness or life sciences with a focus on European markets.  

• Leadership experience in sales logistics or cross-functional operations within a global context.  

• In-depth understanding of EU-specific financial, tax, and regulatory requirements for public companies.