What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Senior Financial Analyst is to manage the local business finance team and information to drive profitable growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall management of the financial operations of the site, including planning, organizing, and controlling the financial resources.
- Mange the local finance team including invoicing, payables, and procurement functions.
- Drive the monthly financial forecasting process, review forecasts with local business management team.
- Lead the annual financial budgeting process.
- Ensure key financial metrics: e.g., working capital, DSO, DPO, etc. are met according to budget and forecast
- Oversees business performance and implements on plans to improve the performance of the business
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the business issues driving variances to budget and forecast.
- Provide financial analysis for the business as required.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by self-identifying opportunities for improved analysis and business opportunities.
- Oversees revenue forecasting and sales account planning in collaboration with the Head of Sales.
- Design, implement, and utilize departmental operations systems
- Review general ledger and all sub-systems throughout the monthly close cycle to assure accurate close.
- Prepares month-end and follows the month-end deliverables and deadlines
- Follow up on client past due accounts receivables.
- Calculate WW commissions.
- Lead various business improvement projects.
- Support M&A activities as required.
- Lead weekly revenue review with various department leaders.
- Assist during company audits and other special projects.
- Communicate with external and internal clients including upper management.
- Maintain a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness.
- Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required.
- Adjusts work hours as needed to meet deadlines.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Ensures adherence to Eurofins financial policies, rules, and regulations.
- Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required
Education/Experience (BMQ):
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
· 3 or more years Accounting/Finance experience
· >1 year management experience
Certificates and/or Licenses (BMQ):
CPA or CMA preferred
Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
- Excellent computer, accounting, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in financial spreadsheets
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and flawless attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and leads teams to superior performance
- Self-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to adapt to new environments, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, organize effectively, and comply with company and corporate policies.
Additional Information
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
As an employee of Eurofins Viracor or Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services, I understand that it is my duty and responsibility to uphold the Corporate Values and Code of Conduct at all times. If I have any questions regarding my job description or any duties or requirements contained within, I understand it is my responsibility to share these concerns with my manager and/or Human Resources.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
