FP&A Lead Analyst

Your Role:

SG&A(Selling, General & Administration)Controllerserves as an advisor and business partner for all SG&A-related aspects of our Life Science Franchises. As a member of our Life ScienceSG&A Controlling teamyou will be instrumental in analysing, forecasting, and providing actionable insights into the financial performance drivers, and support critical decision-making processes that directly impact on the achievement of our business objectives. As anintegral part ofour Finance team, collaboration with Business Franchises and adjacent finance teams is central to succeeding in this role.

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyse financial performance data related to SG&A expenses, preparing and presenting comprehensive reports that include variance analysis, trend assessments, and insights from budgets and forecasts.
• Cost Analysis: Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements, leveraging financial systems for data-driven insights.
• Digital Reporting: Utilize digital reporting and visualization solutions to create clear, comprehensive business insights.
• Process Improvement: Enhance financial processes and systems, ensuring integration with SAP SAC and other tools for seamless operations.
• Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial insights and collaborating closely with business franchises and finance teams.
• Compliance and Communication: Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures while presenting financial findings to senior management, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Closure Activities: Own closure activities (MEC & Forecast) in accordance with corporate guidelines and timelines.
• Time Zone: Europe
  
  

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g.,CA ICWA, MBA, CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of work experience in financial analysis, FP&A or a related field, preferably in a large multinational organization.
• Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting with very strong work application knowledge, especially in SAP, TM1, SAC and Excel.
• Self-driven and motivated person with an outstanding analytical mindset, strong financial and business acumen, and ability to recognize financial implications of business decisions and strategy.
• Fluent in business communication in English.