Job description

Overview

Barden is collaborating with a top-tier healthcare and life sciences organization to hire a Financial Analyst for their EMEA Operations Finance team. This prominent position offers extensive interaction with senior leadership, regional stakeholders, and influences business decisions across various markets.

Role Responsibilities

Generate and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports to senior executives.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and latest estimates for EMEA regions.
Collaborate with operations leaders to find cost reduction and value enhancement opportunities.
Examine financial results, variances, and critical business drivers.
Assist in evaluating investments and optimizing working capital.
Validate intercompany transactions, allocations, and accruals for accuracy.
Create dynamic dashboards and reporting tools aiding business decisions.
Coordinate with global finance teams to ensure high-quality financial data maintenance.
Lead initiatives for process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting.
Contribute to audit processes, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.
Engage closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Tax stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

Certified accountant or finance professional possessing strong analytical and commercial insight.
Proficiency in advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using ERP or reporting platforms such as SAP, Anaplan, or equivalents.
Familiarity with Power BI and/or Alteryx is highly desirable.
Robust background in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement and business partnership.
Adept at working within a fast-paced multinational setting.
Curious, proactive mindset geared towards continuous process improvement.
Ability to simplify and present complex financial data to non-finance audiences.
Interest in applying digital tools, automation, and AI to enhance workflows and decision-making.