Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ mission is to empower those seeking answers to life’s most important scientific and healthcare questions. With a legacy spanning 80+ years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery. As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, you’ll help drive our vision of accelerating answers—and our commitment to excellence.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is one of Danaher's 10 Life Sciences companies. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Are you experienced in the manufacturing sector with expertise in cost accounting and financial planning & analysis? Do you thrive in a pivotal role where you essentially act as the "Site CFO," own the P&L, and contribute as a key leadership team member, significantly affecting the company's financial outcomes? If you're seeking a prominent role with a clear trajectory toward becoming a Site Leader or Finance Manager, continue reading!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create financial plans and monthly forecasts collaboratively with the operations team, ensuring that both assumptions and execution plans are mutually agreed upon and that the team is committed to the outcomes. Additionally, provide support for special projects as needed.

• Assist operations in achieving annual cost reduction goals (Productivity, PPV, MUV, VAVE), analyzing capital requests, and managing expenses.

• Oversee the creation of the annual standard cost and implement necessary interim cost adjustments as required.

• Ensure the prompt and precise execution of month-end close procedures and the reconciliation of key accounts.

• As a finance leader, participate in daily Gemba meetings to ensure operational activities are accurately reflected in financial records.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar field is required;

• Extensive experience in finance and accounting, demonstrating a progressive track record in budgeting, forecasting, planning, financial analysis, and modeling over several years.

• A comprehensive understanding of cost accounting principles and proficiency with Oracle manufacturing systems.

• Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills due to its cross-functional nature.

• Savvy in MS Excel, including financial modeling and pivot tables, along with expertise in other Microsoft Office applications such as Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint, is essential.

Preferred:

• Completion of an MBA, CMA, or CPA program is preferred.

• Prior experience in crafting enterprise performance management reports, such as BPC and Hyperion, along with proficiency in Oracle ERP and Oracle Business Intelligence, is preferred.

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $85k-$95k. This is the range that we, in good faith, believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future.This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.We offer eligible employees a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k).Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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