Financial Analyst Sr

Financial Analyst Sr

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Masters degree or equivalent preferred.
• Analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of data, databases and data mining and manipulation, if applicable.
• Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Reference Labs line of business by providing financial business tools, dashboards and reports for timely decision-making.
• Consults with and advises lines of business, ensuring business decisions are well supported from financial standpoint.
• Primary Finance Business Partner for Southern European labs and Ops Excellence International.
• Partners with Reference Labs management team to develop accurate opportunity & risk assessments.
• Partners with Reference Labs management team to identify, develop & track savings & productivity initiatives.
• Identifies trends and developments in competitive Reference Labs environments within region and presents findings to management.
• Lead Global Reporting Support, providing deeper analysis for Customer Revenue, Global Supplies and ad hoc requests.
• Supports period-end close processes which may include reconciliation of internal accounts, comparing actual performance to latest financial outlook, preparing revenue and expense accruals and reviewing accuracy of revenue, gross margin and expense information.
• Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly and annual regional Ref Lab P&L’s, expenses and CAPEX, ensuring that financial information is recorded and presented accurately and timely.
• Develops various analyses, reports and presentations; performs ad hoc financial forecasting, analysis and modeling and special project support as needed.
• Participates in strategic planning and budget process, providing financial information, analysis and support as needed.
• Develops financial models for business initiatives such as product launches, geographical expansion and proposed marketing programs.
• Supports Reference Labs team with regular and accurate projections, advice on transportation cost & investment needs.
• Leads Global Standardization and alignment on Reference labs FP&A activities, including reporting, financial planning, analysis, processes and key performance dashboards.
• Develops various analyses, reports and presentations; performs ad hoc financial forecasting, analysis and modeling and special project support as needed for the Global Reference Labs Organization.
• Ad hoc projects for global Urology department.
• Develops financial models for Global Reference Labs for business initiatives such as acquisitions, greenfield Ref Lab opportunities, new productivity & automation investments.
• Works with multiple systems for use in information retrieval and analyses.
• Identifies and implements processes and improvements in planning, analysis, reporting and monitoring of both financial and non-financial measures. Leverages information technology to automate, streamline and integrate processes.
• Monitors internal control environment. Identifies gaps in controls and supports development of approaches to mitigate exposure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated success in providing effective analysis and financial advice to business lines.
• Includes consultative component with Managers and Sr. Managers in carrying out work.
• May lead monthly close process.
• Presents information to senior management as required.
• In-depth knowledge of various business areas.
• Requires more detailed knowledge and experience. Occasionally contributes to process improvements.
• Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• May participate in Business Reviews.
• Ability to present complex business ideas; may present to senior management.
• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers.