Description

Our client in the biotech industry sector is currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support them for a 3-month contract with a potential extension.

Reporting directly to the Manager, FP& A, your responsibilities will include:

* Develop and manage financial tools that provide visibility and transparency into department costs and prepare monthly financial reviews to analyze department results compared to Plan, Forecast and Historical results.

* Build effective relationships with stakeholders and departments to understand their operations and identify key drivers that influence financial performance.

* Align financial plans with key departmental business activities and drivers; promote finance knowledge.

* Develop and prepare relevant reporting that measures the performance of the department’s objectives, projects and initiatives.

* Collect relevant information for monthly accounting close, forecast updates, and annual budgets by working closely with finance and the business units, and continuously driving improvements.

* Provide support for special projects including developing financial modeling and robust business analysis to highlight financial implications and support key decisions.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you are a Senior Financial Analyst with a CPA or CFA designation with 3+ years of financial planning & analysis work experience working with a fast-paced, high growth business environment and a large global organization..

In addition to the above, the following skills and experience are also desired:

* Strong experience with forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities.

* Solid financial modeling and financial analysis experience

* Advanced Excel experience and Google Meets & SAP experience would be beneficial

* High standards of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail

* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization and in all areas of the business, including non-finance individuals

* Strong ownership and accountability

* Self-motivated and excellent interpersonal skills.

* Multi-tasking abilities

* Capable of working with multiple stakeholders