Sr. Financial Analyst - EMEA

The Opportunity

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.

Senior Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role will be based in the UK at our Pencoed site, with hybrid remote working available.

About QuidelOrtho, Pencoed

QuidelOrtho has been manufacturing products in South Wales for over 40 years. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Pencoed, employs over 600 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to sites across the globe.

Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunohematology products used in transfusion medicine; in addition to a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.

On site we have a range of functions operating globally & locally. All our employees are working towards one common goal, to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.

Your new role:

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial leadership and support to the EMEA Operations and Supply Chain organization.  You will have specific responsibilities for supporting the monthly close, forecasting, and variance analysis and have responsibility for consolidating the results and preparing executive level reporting packages.  You will play a key role in identifying and implementing Key Performance Indicators, developing annual operating plans and forecast updates, monitoring financial performance throughout the year and working closely with the Operations & Supply Chain leadership in order to achieve business goals and create shareholder value.

What you’ll be doing:

• Serve as primary financial business partner to EMEA Supply Chain Director.
• Provide strategic support for EMEA Supply Chain Director as well as direct staff.
• Lead the monthly expense review process for budgets related to Warehousing, Freight, FG Scrap.
• Review actual monthly performance against budgets and provide variance commentary.
• Record necessary journal entries to properly reflect financial position.
• Lead the development of the AOP, multi-year strategic plan and periodic forecasts.
• Develop complex forecasting and analytical models with very large and disparate data sets.
• Assist with WW consolidation and analysis of supply chain results.
• Lead the development of Global Supply Chain KPIs and various strategic projects as needed.
• Strong business acumen to link complex models to business performance.
• Assist in monthly inventory reporting & forecast updates. 
• Develop strong business partnerships to ensure budgets fully reflect the potential financial impact of ongoing costs and new business initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and analysis for senior leadership to relay understanding of business drivers and overall performance.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators; identify opportunities for financial improvement and provide recommendations to management.
• Work with business partners to manage/drive cost savings and revenue opportunities.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably within the area of Accounting or Finance.
• A Professionally Qualified Accountant Accreditation (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) is essential.
• The candidate must possess the ability to partner with associates at all levels of the organization and have good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
• This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity. 
• We value individuals that can think creatively and be able to recommend and implement process improvements.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Salary Reviews
• Attractive Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical (If applicable)
• LinkedIn Learning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Onsite Gym
• Subsidised Canteen
• 25 days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & Recognition Programmes
• State-Of-The-Art facilities
• Exceptional career developmental prospects
• Strong culture centred around collaboration & customer focus.

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