Financial Analyst - TechDigital
Redwood City, CA
About the Job
Sciex LLC |
Sciex is looking for a highly capable Financial Analyst who can build and sustain finance expenses and reporting models, engage with upper management as a strong business partner, and become a trusted financial advisor to VPs in Americas Commercial team. This position will provide direct support for the US Commercial and Service functions; A successful candidate will exhibit strong business insight with a desire and ability to understand the business and not simply report on the business. They must not only be at ease partnering with senior management on resource and planning needs, but also enjoy identifying and driving operational improvements across the Finance and Accounting organization
Drive expense variance analysis and provide partnership to Commercial and Service business leaders to execute on plan; analyze historical, current, and projected financial data for use in planning, forecasting, and management decision making
Perform in-depth financial & operational analysis and quarterly/annual forecast modeling, including operating expenses, headcount and capital, to accelerate future business planning decisions
Establish a regular cadence with business partners to review monthly actuals, analyze forecast variance, identify trends and provide recommendations to drive forecast execution and accuracy.
Prepare, analyze and distribute functional and internal management reports, including financials P&L and operating review package
Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end FP&A close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reporting, and forecast activities related to Headcount, Capital, and Operating expenses.
Understand standard accounting principles and policy and interact with accounting and financial partners to maintain proper financial processes, procedures and controls.
Conduct ad-hoc planning and analysis to support the business and senior management.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
BS in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
3+ years of proven experience in FP&A Finance
Experience with HFM, Hyperion, Essbase planning, Power BI, Oracle ERP
Strong financial modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills that effectively interpret problems to provide solutions
Proficient Excel capabilities including creating automated models and workbooks using formulas, look-ups, and pivot table
Outstanding prioritization skills (strong ability to organize multiple, competing priorities)
Effectively communicate and present financial data, and collaborate with leadership
Natural bias towards continuous improvement
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