Sr. Financial Analyst - Life Sciences, Manufacturing

Overview

WHY DO WE NEED YOU? The position will provide support and lead assigned processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the PPS/LS deadlines, prepare and approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure accuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.). Support the annual standard cost development process for the site to ensure transparency of cost/margin.

Work with site leadership to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the ICRF, IFRS, PPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU? The position will provide support and lead assigned processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the PPS/LS deadlines, prepare, approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure accuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.). Support the annual standard cost development process for the site to ensure transparency of cost/margin.

Work with site leadership to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the ICRF, IFRS, PPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.

The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter, detail oriented and have a high propensity for problem solving. This role requires a hands-on individual that can work independently to drive tasks to completion and be able to pivot as needed based on priorities. The Senior Financial Analyst will maintain integrity of systems and databases, identify and resolve issues that impact usability and system performance.

Promotes a safe working environment, complies with proper use of PPE, reports incidents and participates in functional department safety meetings. Exhibits good environmental practices and procedures consistent with job(s) performed and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.

Accounting & Reporting

• Month-end close in QAD, DSS inputs; coordinate internal financial reports (monthly site report, operational analysis of efficiency, scrap, cost, variances).
• Support Annual Budget Process and quarterly reforecasts.
• Serve as financial support for QAD+ team as well as other shared resources.
• Provide detailed analysis of actual vs. budget spend.
• Support new product costing and review of current costs throughout the year.
• Support establishment of inputs for annual standard cost roll.
• Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program supporting site Supply Chain.
• Assist central team with updates to LS DSS metrics annually and as needed.
• Collaborate with LS NA Finance teams on DSS best practices and training as needed.
• Collaborate with team on financial analysis on all capex projects below $50k and larger projects as needed.
• Support Supply Chain and Finance in AP/Medius reconciliation, coding, and troubleshooting.

Compliance

• Support the annual ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans.
• Assist Controller with annual security review of user rights in QAD.
• Digital Champion.
• Coordinate and support site and various cross-functional units to complete software and other digital software upgrades.

QAD System Maintenance

• Support adding/changing key financial data in QAD (Cost Centers, GL Accounts, Sub-Accounts, Product Lines, Financial Reports).

Support CI/WCM initiatives ensuring countermeasures and projects are defined with clear financial objectives and results tracked and reported accordingly. Support site’s loss deployment process to identify improvement opportunities by utilizing Power BI tools and conduct meetings communicating data trends. Updates and communicates Site KPIs.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Master’s Degree in Finance/Business preferred.
• General Accounting, Cost Accounting and financial analysis 5+ years required.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing – Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
  Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options;
  Live Well Wellness Program;
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