Sr Financial Analyst Supply Chain – Global Ops & Sourcing

Responsibilities

Imagine a world where you could detect health issues sooner to treat them more effectively. Where food and water are always safe, even in remote corners of the earth. And where scientific and medical research are enhanced to solve the greatest challenges of our times. At PerkinElmer, we imagine this world every day. Then, we innovate and collaborate to make it happen everywhere.

Our dedicated team of employees worldwide, pioneer scientific technologies for better detection, imaging, and informatics to help our customers work to create healthier families, improve the quality of life, and sustain the well-being and longevity of people globally.

If you are seeking a meaningful, impactful, and stimulating career, look no further.

In this role, the individual would have an opportunity to build quarterly and annual business plans, develop financial models and analysis of material and vendor spend, and perform ad hoc analysis related to procurement, sourcing, site operations, and finance leadership.   The ideal candidate would have at least 4 years of related business experience with demonstrated record of success.

The Senior Financial Analyst Supply Chain – Global Ops & Sourcing will also have a variety of Finance responsibilities in areas such as business analysis and partnership, budgeting, and management reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with finance, operations, and site leaders to provide meaningful weekly, monthly, and quarterly analysis that enables the team to hit cost and profitability commitments. 
• Business Analysis - including the examination of financial drivers behind raw materials, suppliers, and vendors to support drivers of cost reduction, scale, productivity, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Build financial models to assist in creation of make / buy decisions. 
• Partner with indirect leaders in analysis of category strategy management, vendor negotiation plans, RFP development, and internal dashboard and operational process creation.
• Assist with the annual operating plan process, ensuring that plans are aligned with management expectations and captured accurately in the PKI financial reporting system.
• Manage and report on budget of Global Ops management team.
• Implement material inflation reporting with meaningful comparisons and analysis.
• Other ad hoc requests as needed, e.g. AP performance analysis, reconciliation of project database and ledger, vendor health checks, new product launches, etc. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar Business focus
• Minimum of 5 years of Accounting / Financial Analyst experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications. 

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences. 
• Allocates time and resources efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency and meet challenging deadlines. 
• Demonstrates ability to be effective within a matrix environment. 
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and take ownership of projects, performing job requirements with minimal oversight and attention to detail.
• Understands the PerkinElmer business and the impact of the Accounting & Finance organization on the operation. 
• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with open-mindedness and positive attitude.
• A developing proficiency with financial systems (Hyperion, SAP).

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and belief in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.