Finance Analyst

Overview

In this Finance Analyst role, you support the Northern European Hub with planning, forecasting, and reporting to drive informed decisions and strong operational performance. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams and contribute to process modernization using AI and automation. The position blends hands-on financial analysis with stakeholder advisory to improve forecast accuracy and business cases. This hybrid role offers exposure to scaling finance processes across a dynamic life sciences environment and emphasizes data-driven insights that impact the broader organization.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• opportunity to influence finance modernization
• cross-functional collaboration
• professional development in AI-enabled finance
• dynamic life sciences environment
• employee-centric culture

Responsibilities

• Support annual business planning and ongoing forecasting processes
• Maintain and improve forecast models and track accuracy
• Analyze key performance drivers and provide actionable insights
• Challenge assumptions with robust financial analysis
• Assist budget owners in understanding spend variances and forecast accuracy
• Prepare month-end reports and commentary in line with accounting policies
• Collaborate on forecasts with leadership and highlight deviations
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and project requests
• Build relationships with stakeholders as a trusted financial advisor
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR on financial initiatives
• Utilize AI tools to enhance analysis, draft commentary, and streamline processes
• Identify and automate repetitive tasks using Power Query
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Key requirements

• Strong analytical skills translating data into insights
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power Query, Power BI, or scripting (VBA, Python) is a plus
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools for analysis, drafting, or modeling is advantageous
• Interest in automation and improving efficiency in repetitive tasks
• Experience with SAP-SAC systems is beneficial
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Attention to detail with a broader business perspective
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

• Strong analytical mindset
• Clear communicator to non-financial stakeholders
• Independent and proactive in a fast-paced setting
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Power Query

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