Job Description

: An opportunity exists for an ambitious, driven Finance professional to join the Financial Planning & Analysis Team of Specialty Diagnostics Group with major focus on Microbiology Division APAC. This is an excellent role to gain reg

: An opportunity exists for an ambitious, driven Finance professional to join the Financial Planning & Analysis Team of Specialty Diagnostics Group with major focus on Microbiology Division APAC. This is an excellent role to gain regional experience within an exciting, strong growing industry and a fast-paced, matrix-structured, and dynamic FP&A environment. The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing and driving analytics, enhancement of data collection/ consolidation through improved system utilization and automation of reports, as well as processes. This position will also play an important role in monthly forecasting and the annual operating plan. It is essential for the role to build strong business partnership with stakeholders in the division, to support and drive the FP&A function. Job Responsibilities Support leading and managing financial planning and review processes. Supporting and coordinating closing activities and help ensuring accurate reporting in the monthly closing process. Reviewing monthly revenue, spending and headcount details to identify the contributing factors driving variances to AOP and Forecast. Support in identifying pricing trends and highlight areas of concern to relevant stakeholders, following up on remedial actions Set up and drive APAC profitability analysis to ensure healthy margins across the region Drive continuous improvement and standardization of reporting and analytical processes to drive productivity and efficiency. Provide analytical and financial ad hoc support to numerous divisional business units and countries across APAC. Support preparing annual operating plan and STRAP Perform special projects/business cases and ad-hoc financial analysis as required Drive reconciliation processes across various financial systems and data governance within division Minimum Requirements/Qualifications A degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling 2-3 years FP&A or Controlling experience would be plus Excellent skills with MS Excel are required HFM/CMR, PLN, Power BI are preferred. Attention to detail and consistently delivering high quality work. Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines and multi-task and manage multiple stakeholders. Self-motivated, higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous learning and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities.