Financial Analyst

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ ### **1. Financial Closing & Reconciliations** * Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. * Prepare and review financial reports, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. * Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions. * Support the validation of financial results and ensure consistency between financial systems and reporting tools. * Collaborate with Accounting and other Finance teams to resolve closing-related issues. ### **2. Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis** * Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports, management reports, and KPI dashboards. * Support the analysis of actual financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods. * Perform basic variance analysis and identify key financial movements and deviations. * Assist in preparing financial presentations and performance updates for management. * Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data. * Provide ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required by local, regional, and global Finance teams. ### **3. Budgeting & Forecasting** * Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. * Collect, consolidate, and validate financial information from different business functions. * Assist in preparing financial models, budget templates, and forecast reports. * Monitor actual performance against financial targets and highlight significant deviations. * Support scenario analysis and financial planning activities. ### **4. Data Analysis & Business Support** * Extract, organize, and analyze financial and operational data to support business performance monitoring. * Assist in identifying financial trends, risks, and opportunities. * Provide analytical support to Finance and business stakeholders. * Support the preparation of business cases and financial analysis for specific projects and initiatives. * Develop an understanding of key business drivers and their impact on financial performance. ### **5. Financial Controls & Compliance** * Support the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and reporting procedures. * Assist with internal and external audit requests and documentation. * Ensure compliance with internal financial reporting guidelines and company policies. * Support tax reporting and transfer pricing activities by preparing relevant financial information and documentation. ### **6. Process Improvement & Digitalization** * Identify opportunities to improve fi