Senior Financial Analyst, Chromatography and OPUS

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management reports with actionable insights.
• Led monthly close activities, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Report and analyze cost of goods sold, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and quality of all financial data.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and key metrics.
• Provide day-to-day finance partnership to manufacturing operations, offering insights that support operational decisions and investment prioritization.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs, recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Partner with business leaders to translate financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Use financial insights to drive actions that improve efficiency and profitability.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or related field (MBA or CPA/CA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Able to influence indirectly and challenge assumptions constructively — the role requires “the ability to drive change inside the organization and play the devil’s advocate as necessary.”