Financial Analyst

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Financial Analyst will be a key member of the North America Commercial Finance team. This position will be responsible for fostering a strong partnership with the Commercial business partners to provide in depth analytical support. Responsibilities will include month-end close responsibilities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, analysis of revenue and volume, budgeting, forecasting, business support, budget to actuals variance analysis and other month-end activities.

Using knowledge of the company's financial systems, this analyst extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems to provide recommendations for improved operational and financial effectiveness of the company. Performs moderately complex statistical, revenue, volume, cost and other financial analysis, and prepares subsequent narrative analysis and recommendations for management. The position requires advanced analytical and presentation skills as interfacing with business partners is critical to the candidate's success. This analyst will also have an interest in combining financial systems skills with analytics to improve business processes and drive performance.

This position can be based in Raritan, NJ (Hybrid model with 1-2 days in office per week) preferred, or Remote work options may be considered.

• Provides revenue, volume, expense and other financial information, inputs, and analysis through reporting.
• Analyzes historical and current financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Performs month-end close responsibilities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supports development of annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with finance and business partners to create and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Assists with creating presentations for executive reviews in support of quarterly forecast and annual operating plan.
• Analyzes financial data and extracts and defines relevant information. Interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project financial probability. Understands line of business budgeting, forecasting and identifies key financial trends. Develops new reporting and analytical tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of monitoring the performance of the business.
• Maintains financial reporting systems to ensure alignment with source data. Works cross-functionally to resolve system issues.
• Performs other special projects assigned including in-depth analysis. Participates in the resolution of issues and process improvement opportunities.

Required:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in financial and/or strategic analysis.
• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in business, Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• Experience in SAP and/or other related ERP Systems is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite of products, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-starter. Ability to work with moderate direction as needed. Ability to quickly get up to speed on processes and systems.
• Meets deadlines on a timely basis and provides follow up analysis/information as needed.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to convey information effectively.
• Ability to distill large amounts of data and translate analysis into compelling presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with all levels in an organization.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy in all work.
• Ability to identify errors or discrepancies and take action to resolve independently or involve appropriate partners as needed.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

The Key Stakeholders

Working across functions and departments, this individual will have extensive contact internally at all levels. This individual will provide input to and otherwise support Senior Management. The nature of contacts will be primarily to gather and share information.

Internal Stakeholders:

• North America and Global Commercial Business Partners
• Broader Finance Organization
• IT/System Finance, HR, and other G&A functions

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

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