Senior Finance Business Partner

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Danaher Corporation Full time

Senior Finance Business Partner

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.

The Senior Finance Business Partner has accountability for the FP&A, business partnering and reporting processes for the Newcastle and Amsterdam sites. The role entails working with cross-functional teams to improve business processes, leverage IT solutions and drive continuous improvement through supporting timely decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage the preparation of flash reporting and forecasting variance analysis, working with other associates to ensure that reporting is accurate and robust controls are in place.
  • Provide detailed analysis of COGS including Recoveries, Purchase Price Variance, Material usage, stock obsolescence etc; communicate explanations to Financial Director and site management with recommended actions.
  • Provide variance reporting and investigative analysis against budgets, forecast and yearly performance results.
  • Working cross-function, identify and resolve gaps in reporting which will value-add to the business by capturing and analysing data not currently being measured.
  • Develop scenario analysis and predictive modelling to aid decision making around key business drivers
  • Support Purchase Requisition Review and Capex requests.
  • Reconcile and review allocated balance sheet accounts for compliance with US GAAP and internal financial policies.
  • Ad hoc support as requested by Finance Director and senior management.
  • Lead the implementation of One Stream for LBS Newcastle & train finance team
  • Finance led on SAP project team on implementation of SAP upgrade across all LBS Newcastle departments.
  • Manage the yearly audit engagements (Internal & External), including preparation/collection of all documents, updating audit portals and sample testing as required,

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience in large finance ERPs, ideally in SAP (essential).
  • Knowledge of Standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing variances in a Manufacturing environment.
  • An ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships and operate within a dynamic fast-paced environment, including working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong Business Partnering skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Track record of taking initiative and driving continuous improvement.
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
  • Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behaviour throughout the organization.

Competencies/Behaviours:

  • Strong Business Partnering skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • High level of initiative, self-motivation, and energy with the capability to work well across different level of the organisation.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Diligent and detail driven.

Education

  • Proven experience working within a manufacturing business in a Financial Planning or Analysis role.
  • Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, or a Bachelor's/advanced degree with a concentration in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field required

Travel/Location:

  • Travel expectations within this role are minimal (


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