Senior Financial Analyst

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Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Bio Life team. This key role involves supporting our Bio Life functions by driving financial planning processes and ensuring alignment with our overarching business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate closely with assigned functions to understand their unique business needs and provide strategic financial guidance tailored to their objectives.

- Facilitate informed financial decision-making by analyzing data and offering insights that support the success of our initiatives.

- Conduct ad hoc financial modeling to evaluate specific scenarios or projects, offering valuable insights and recommendations.

- Act as a trusted advisor for financial inquiries and provide support as needed to ensure the financial health and sustainability of our Bio Life functions.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Act as key finance business partner for Bio Life functions

Assists in the financial planning processes

Works closely with assigned functions to understand their business requirements and provide strategic guidance.

Ad hoc financial modeling

ACCOUNTABILITIES Perform journal entries and analysis for the Bio Life Plasma network as part of month-end close activities. Assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports and with insightful commentary on financial performance.

Prepare the annual expense budget for specific functions.  Coordinate the budget and forecast activities with various Bio Life finance team members.

Support various Bio Life functions by identifying trends in monthly results to help those functions achieve financial targets.

Improve processes by looking for new ways to analyze and report results; leveraging Global Tools.

Develop financial models to support ad hoc initiatives

Plasma & fixed asset inventory counts

Areas of responsibility include plasma loss, production supplies, freight.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise In depth knowledge of finance systems and processes related to accounting and controlling as well as financial planning and analysis.

Leadership Ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes, and influence business partners.

Decision-making and Autonomy Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Interaction Excellent communication skills.  Ability to manage virtual relationships.  Focus on internal customer needs.

Innovation Ability to improve business and finance function specific processes

Complexity

Ability to analyze complex financial processes.  Ability to interpret and question data inputs to financial models and support recommendations.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND

SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis experience

Experience with management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous roles

Proven ability to determine financial and business valuations of investment initiatives.

Strong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, TM1.Experience working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting is preferred.

Deep knowledge of all aspects of financial management – budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, including consolidation across the company.

Bio Life Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For

Location:

Bannockburn, ILU.S. Base Salary Range:$86,500.00 - $The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the…