Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Bring more to life at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a global leader in clinical diagnostics and one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies. Our work saves lives, and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters, harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement to turn ideas into impact.
About the role
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis leads financial planning and analysis activities within the Global Technology R&D Organization (GTO). This role partners closely with R&D and Business Unit leaders to support business decisions across month-end close, forecasting, and budgeting, shaping investment decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting the innovation pipeline. This position reports to the Senior Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and is based on-site in Brea, CA or Chaska, MN.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly actuals and forecasts, as well as annual budgets for assigned areas.
- Provide financial leadership and insights to support high-impact Business Unit initiatives.
- Partner with project teams to track financial performance, forecast spending, and optimize resource utilization.
- Develop and maintain financial models for new product development to support prioritization and strategic roadmap planning.
- Identify and drive process improvements across reporting and analytics, including the design and deployment of AI-driven analytics to transform forecasting, insights, and decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field with 9+ years experience OR Master's degree in field with 7+ years experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 4+ years experience.
- Progressive financial planning and analysis experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, along with strong overall PC skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle EBS and SAP – Business Planning and Consolidations (BPC) / EPM.
- Experience building and maintaining Power BI dashboards.
- Experience with Copilot and other AI tools, including prompt design and automation use cases.
Benefits
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs, including:
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Pay
The annual salary range for this role is USD $120K–$150K, with eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.