Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our growing finance team. This role will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, and supporting strategic business decisions across the organization. The successful candidate will partner cross-functionally with finance and operational teams to deliver high-quality financial insights and ensure compliance with accounting and tax requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial scenarios

• Support month-end close activities and quarterly budget/planning cycles

• Provide financial decision support and consultancy to business functions, teams, and departments

• Conduct financial analysis and modelling, including "what-if" scenario analysis

• Implement and monitor productivity metrics to support management reporting and operational efficiency

• Communicate financial trends, risks, and business implications to functional leaders and stakeholders

• Support local and corporate projects, including process improvement initiatives

Accounting & Tax Support

• Assist with accounting and tax activities, including:

  • Corporate tax

  • VAT

  • Withholding Tax

  • CSO filings

  • Monthly variance tracking and reporting

• Liaise with Accounting, Tax, Operations Consolidation FP&A, Site FP&A teams, and business functions

• Provide support during internal and external audits

• Ensure compliance with local accounting principles, regulations, and reporting standards

Projects & Systems

• Support project implementation activities

• Contribute to finance business process improvements and issue resolution

• Assist with reporting and planning systems including SAP, Hyperion, and EDW

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar finance/accounting role, preferably within an international environment

• Experience in:

  • Cost accounting

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • VAT within and outside the EU

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

• High proficiency in:

  • SAP

  • Hyperion

  • Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, local taxes, and finance systems/processes

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA qualification highly desirable

• Experience within Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industries preferred

• Experience with SAP, EDW, Hyperion planning and reporting tools

• Ability to integrate financial expertise with business strategy to develop recommendations

Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment

• Strong collaboration, negotiation, and cross-functional influencing skills

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities

• High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Quick learner with openness to change in a multinational environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to think independently and manage complex tasks

• Strong customer and stakeholder focus in all activities

• Demonstrated excellence in producing accurate and reliable work