Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.The Senior Finance Business Partner for Leica Biosystems is responsible to direct their efforts towards supporting one or more Global Functional Leaders as a high-impact Finance Business Partner, reporting directly to the Global Finance Operations Director. In this role, they will assist the Finance Director in forecasting, budgeting, operating expense management, and reporting alongside process improvements. This position will also support the preparation of the annual operating budget and strategic planning.Operating in a matrix environment, you will provide timely analysis and insight to better manage operating expenses with budget owners.The position will work closely with the Finance Peers, L1 leaders & stakeholders within the Mammotome business unit and Business Development area.This position is part of Mammotome business unit and Business Development department and will be hybrid. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.The successful candidate will be comfortable building relationships and influencing others as part of the process of achieving their objectives. It is very much a “hands on” role best filled by a seasoned finance professional who can synthesize a broad base of prior experience to make meaningful impacts across the business. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience supporting R&D/Operations, Marketing, Strategic Planning process, and working within a Business Unit partnership environment.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Support the overall monthly operating expense forecast and daily management for R&D, Marketing and Business Development departments
Support the Business Development leader and the Global Finance Operations Director developing business cases supporting strategic investments and provide financial oversight of the portfolio of ongoing projects and investments
Submit the financial month-end and forecast in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Danaher financial procedures
Responsible for month end reporting - including but not limited to monthly statistics, headcount tracking, accrual management, preparation and distribution of monthly reporting to senior leadership, including KPIs
Reviews variance analysis related to month-end close and identify the root cause(s)
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or related field with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years experience OR Doctoral degree with 0+ years experience
Progressive experience in Finance/Accounting with FP&A
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and a command of the details
Strong time management skills: able to consistently meet corporate-mandated financial timelines while balancing deliverables related to key business partnering initiatives
At Leica Biosystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.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.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.