Global Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will be a business partner for Global R&D and Global Medical Affairs at Merz Aesthetics.

The Financial Analyst will work closely with and report to the Associate Director Global R&D FP&A.

This role will be responsible for monthly reporting, supporting monthly close processes, supporting the creation of Budget and Year End Estimate updates, increase the finance acumen of our business partners, process and reporting improvements and will be a first point of contact for any questions of our business partners.

This role is a great opportunity for somebody that is starting their career to get exposure to the various areas within Finance, Research & Development and Medical Affairs

Responsibilities



* Budget and Forecasts:
+ Support budget and forecasting process – including variance analysis, expense management initiatives and investment opportunities


* Monthly Reporting:
+ Produce monthly variance analysis comparing actuals vs budget, forecast and prior year; identify issues and opportunities.

Review and analyze cost performance vs.

budget/forecast.
+ Support in the preparation of monthly financial reports and presentations


* Monthly Close:
+ Assist with month-end close procedures, including preparing monthly journal entries, assisting in preparation of monthly management reporting and financial statements, ensuring compliance to corporate reporting timelines
+ Support financial audits


* Business Partnering:
+ Support the organization with finance topics including purchasing, spending reports, etc.
+ Prepare training material for finance topics (e.g.

accruals, prepaids, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow) and train business partners as needed

Technical & Functional Skills:



* Experience in working with global team across multiple time zones


* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word and comfort with large variety of online meeting tools and AV equipment


* Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills


* Demonstrated history of teamwork and cross functional collaboration

Minimum Qualifications:



* Bachelor’s Degree – a 4-year undergraduate degree in Finance


* < 1 year to 2 years of experience

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