FP&A Analyst

Company DescriptionABOUT LGC CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS:LGC Clinical Diagnostics is a leading and trusted global manufacturer of Quality Management Tools (QMT) and reagent components. We partner with In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and biopharmaceutical developers, clinical research organizations (CROs) and academic institutions in commercialization activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline - from concept and early-stage research, through expedited product development and onwards into routine clinical use. Laboratories and diagnostic professionals across disciplines of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics rely on LGC’s products to achieve accurate and reliable diagnostic results.Our combined and ever-growing capabilities mean we are better positioned to support the needs of the clinical diagnostics industry, from early feasibility and research to commercial & laboratory development test (LDT) assay development, installation, validation and ongoing performance monitoring support. LGC Clinical Diagnostics Quality Management and reagent component manufacturing facilities are FDA-registered, and ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified.Our brands include five IVD manufacturers of QMTs and one manufacturer of viral and bacterial antigens and antibodies:Technopath Clinical Diagnostics Independent Quality Controls & QC Software SolutionsSeraCare Quality Controls, Reference Materials, Biological Materials, reagent componentsBiochemical Diagnostics Drugs of Abuse Quality ControlKova International Urinalysis Quality ControlMaine Standards Calibration verification materials, validation & qualification panels, calibrators, and OEM PT/EQA samplesThe Native Antigen CompanyViral and bacterial antigens/antibodiesJob DescriptionThe FP&A Analyst position at LGC is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team and support our mission of advancing science for a safer world. This role supports the Financial Planning & Analysis function within LGC Clinical Diagnostics by working alongside the Diagnostics & Genomics commercial organization on revenue planning and reporting. You will partner with finance collaborators to carry out efficient month-end close processes involving revenue, product cost of sales, and commissions. This enables accurate reporting and planning. The responsibilities include weekly sales forecasting and reporting, collaboration with our global marketing organization, planning and variance analysis, month-end close preparation, customer and product-line analytics, plus support for recurring forecast and commercial review processes.To perform this job successfully, you must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:Produce timely and precise weekly and monthly sales reporting including detailed comparisons against forecast and budget, delivering revenue commentary, customer and product-line analysis, and continual forecast support. This allows Finance and business leaders to comprehend performance, risks, opportunities, and needed actions.Perform recurring tactical reporting and analytical tasks. These include weekly sales updates, forecast tracking, and monthly close support. You will also handle forecast check-ins, commercial and marketing business partnering, variance explanations, and ad hoc financial analysis.Collaborate regularly on revenue tracking and performance with sales and commercial leadership, product management, demand planning, and finance colleagues to deliver key insights and forecast updates.Prepare revenue and cost of sales journal entries and reconciliations during the monthly close process. Calculate commissions and work with the local Controlling team to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close.Support annual budget and quarterly forecast preparation, collaborating with commercial, marketing, and site finance leaders to coordinate Adaptive Planning updates with revenue and product cost of sales. Support Business Objects planning cycle loads and assist site finance throughout the process and validation.Use FP&A skills combined with experience in SAP, Tableau, Adaptive planning, and modeling to improve processes related to revenue reporting and forecasting, and to analyze sales performance at both customer and product-line levels. Help maintain dashboards and reports as required and coordinate with the business analytics team to ensure data accuracy.Perform other finance, reporting, planning, analysis, and business support duties as required to meet organizational needs.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related analytical discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.Minimum of 2 years of financial analysis, business analysis, FP&A, sales analysis, or related analytical experience.Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, reconcile information, prepare variance analysis, and develop actionable reporting.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial results, trends, risks, opportunities, and business drivers to finance and non-finance stakeholders.ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring finance deadlines, work independently in a dynamic environment, and maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience in FP&A supporting annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, long-range plans, commercial forecast processes, revenue bridges, risks and opportunities analysis, and management reporting.Experience with Tableau, Business Objects, Adaptive Planning, Snowflake-connected data sources, SAP, BI dashboards, and other reporting or planning tools.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.Additional InformationThe customary salary range for this position is:Minimum pay rate: $85,000 USD annuallyMaximum pay rate: $128,000 USD annuallyThe salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.Our values:PASSIONCURIOSITYINTEGRITYBRILLIANCERESPECTEqual opportunities LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, parental responsibilities, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H‑1B, H‑2B, OPT, O‑1, TN)For more information about LGC, please visit our website #scienceforasaferworldAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: FinanceExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Biotechnology