Manufacturing Finance Analyst - Cost & Forecasting

As a Financial Analyst, you'll play a key role within Bio-Rad's Global Supply Chain Mfg Finance team. You'll work on Manufacturing Cost Analysis activities and serve as a liaison between the Hercules Instruments Manufacturing team and finance. In this highly visible and motivated team, you'll partner with functional and business leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and provide ad hoc analysis to support decision making as needed. You'll be expected to have in-depth knowledge of your customer business unit and have a strong analytical background with attention to detail in order to provide mfg cost responsibilities and accurate plans & forecasts. You are a highly motivated, technically proficient person with a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis. This is an On-Site Hybrid role, being in person Tuesday through Thursday. How You'll Make An Impact: You will lead the budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis processes, for the Mfg Site & Director, with high accuracy, to ensure respective financials goals are met. Prepare & maintain business case models for cost optimization opportunities, support productivity initiatives and be the financial leader for execution. Analyze information (scorecards, spends, absorption, inventory driven, etc.) and provide actionable insights to leadership for critical business decisions. Perform daily/annual standard cost setting responsibilities. Support month end close and quarterly internal & external audit controls & backup Ensure robust processes and tools are in place for timely, high-quality financial data. Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, as a trusted subject matter expert, using your influence to engage management and stakeholders to create alignment between the business and finance, and provide strategic advice. Demonstrate ability to support with cost accounting knowledge, financial payback analyses, and planning ability to support the business. Transform the way we tackle obstacles by identifying process improvement opportunities, developing solution options, and implementing approved plans. Reporting and analysis: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to Manufacturing Leadership and other stakeholders; while maintaining financial models to support business planning and forward looking visibility. Support annual budget with the expectations to have high forecast accuracy, while timely raising deviations to the plan, to develop corrective actions. What You Bring: Education: BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field. An advanced degree is a plus. Work Experience: At least 5-10+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate finance supporting Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain, R&D and consolidations. Experience with SAP (or equivalent), PowerBI (or related) & Enterprise Level Planning software Passion for building strong relationships with finance and non-finance business partners. Strong knowledge of GAAP and sound understanding of financial statement mechanics in a manufacturing environment. Technical proficiency providing accurate forecasts, translating GAAP terms for non-accounting partners, and using Excel (PivotTables, Sumifs, Sumproduct). Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, with an eagerness to take ownership, influence business partners, and make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment. Location : This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office. Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle. Benefits: We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more! Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $121,200 to $166,700 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance. Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see. EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply. Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Fraud Alert : Bio-Rad has received reports of individuals posing as Bio-Rad recruiters to obtain information, including personal and financial, from applicants. 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