FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Financial Analyst on the Global Shared Functions team?
The primary responsibility of the Senior Financial Analyst is to provide strategic business partnership, financial analysis, planning, and reporting activities in support of expense management and strategic investments for the Life Sciences Business Functions.
What qualifications are required for the Senior Financial Analyst position?
The qualifications for the position include 2-7 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, outstanding communication and relationship building skills, expertise in financial modeling and analysis, and experience with systems such as Hyperion Planning, PowerBI, or Cognos.
What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst in terms of business partnership?
The Senior Financial Analyst serves as the finance lead and strategic business partner for multiple functional VPs, drives the Annual Operating Plan process, coordinates the monthly forecast alignment process, provides financial modeling and analytical support for special projects, and collaborates with leadership to implement continuous improvement practices.
How does the Senior Financial Analyst support functional leaders in understanding cost variances?
The Senior Financial Analyst applies reports and dashboards to understand cost variances, develops commentary, and shares insights with functional partners and divisional customers to help them understand and address any cost variances within their functions.
How does the Senior Financial Analyst contribute to continuous improvement across the organization?
The Senior Financial Analyst collaborates with leadership and peers to develop knowledge sharing and implement continuous improvement practices across the organization, ensuring that best practices are shared and implemented to drive overall business performance.