Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives. We are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. We harness Danaher’s system of continuous improvement to turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

Responsibilities

• Compile the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process, working with all business functions to analyze actual results, and build accurate future expectations.
• Drive significant impact by modernizing and scaling analytical and reporting capabilities through finance automation and AI.
• Perform and enhance revenue, margin, and operating profit (OP) variance analyses, identifying trends, drivers, and actionable insights.
• Identify high-value opportunities to automate recurring finance activities, reducing manual processes and cycle times.
• Manage and automate sales commissions reporting and analytics, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and scalability.
• Serve as a bridge between Finance and IT/Data teams to integrate ERP, CRM, pricing, and commissions systems into automated reporting solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree in field with 3+ years experience OR doctoral degree in field with 0-2 years experience.
• Experience in business planning, strategic development, financial analysis, FP&A, or analytical roles.
• Demonstrated experience with process automation, advanced Excel modeling, or BI/reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, variance analysis, margin economics, and operating metrics.
• Previous experience in using or implementing AI-enabled analytics, automation tools, or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL, Power Query, RPA, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with ERP, CRM, pricing, or commissions platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis.
• Process automation and financial software proficiency.
• ERP, CRM, and pricing systems integration.
• BI/reporting tools.
• AI/automation tools.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. These include health care programs, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.