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As a Financial Analyst at Bio-Rad, you will be a key part of the Global FP&A team, which is expanding as we centralize FP&A activities. You will partner with functional leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts, monthly financial analysis and reporting, and to provide ad hoc analysis for decision-making support. You will be expected to have in-depth knowledge of your customer's business unit or function in order to provide accurate forecasts and to review assumptions underlying forecasts. You should have a strong analytical background with strict attention to detail. You are a highly motivated, technically proficient person with a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis.
Job Responsibility
Support business teams in the annual operating budget and forecast processes
Prepare monthly variance analysis of actuals to forecast and budget, explain and investigate any major discrepancies, and understand key business drivers
Participate in monthly close process (accruals, reviews, journal entries) and review meetings with business partners
Act as liaison between the business and accounting shared services group
Research and respond timely and accurately to business partner inquiries
Ad hoc reporting and analysis
Build strong relationships with Finance and non-Finance business partners
Proactive leader exhibiting strong influencing capabilities with business partners and a willingness to maintain open and transparent communication across the organization
Requirements
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance or related field
advanced degree a plus
Ideally 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a multinational environment
Understanding AP and GL activities
Detail-oriented with attention to process and documentation in addition to accuracy