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Senior Finance Business Partner

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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 has accountability for the FP&A, business partnering and reporting processes for the Newcastle and Amsterdam sites. The role entails working with cross-functional teams to improve business processes, leverage IT solutions and drive continuous improvement through supporting timely decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation of flash reporting and forecasting variance analysis, working with other associates to ensure that reporting is accurate and robust controls are in place.

• Provide detailed analysis of COGS including Recoveries, Purchase Price Variance, Material usage, stock obsolescence etc; communicate explanations to Financial Director and site management with recommended actions.

• Provide variance reporting and investigative analysis against budgets, forecast and yearly performance results.

• Working cross-function, identify and resolve gaps in reporting which will value-add to the business by capturing and analysing data not currently being measured.

• Develop scenario analysis and predictive modelling to aid decision making around key business drivers

• Support Purchase Requisition Review and Capex requests.

• Reconcile and review allocated balance sheet accounts for compliance with US GAAP and internal financial policies.

• Ad hoc support as requested by Finance Director and senior management.

• Lead the implementation of One Stream for LBS Newcastle & train finance team

• Finance led on SAP project team on implementation of SAP upgrade across all LBS Newcastle departments.

• Manage the yearly audit engagements (Internal & External), including preparation/collection of all documents, updating audit portals and sample testing as required,

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience in large finance ERPs, ideally in SAP (essential).

• Knowledge of Standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing variances in a Manufacturing environment.

• An ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships and operate within a dynamic fast-paced environment, including working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

• Strong Business Partnering skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Track record of taking initiative and driving continuous improvement.

• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.

• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behaviour throughout the organization.

Competencies/Behaviours:

• Strong Business Partnering skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and energy with the capability to work well across different level of the organisation.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Diligent and detail driven.

Education

• Proven experience working within a manufacturing business in a Financial Planning or Analysis role.

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, or a Bachelor’s/advanced degree with a concentration in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field required

Travel/Location:

• Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<10%).

• This role shall be based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Reporting to:

• This role reports to the Finance Director, Advanced Staining Reagents.

Diversity Statement

At Danaher, we are dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a page—Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority for the company, and it ties deeply to each of our core values. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. This job description may be changed at any time.

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.

At Danaher, 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.