Job Description Summary

Reporting into the U.S. Finance Sales Reporting Manager, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the U.S. Region with all aspects of Sales and GP% analysis including planning, budgeting, forecasting and analyzing financial results along with month end close responsibilities.
The Financial Analyst will be required to collaborate with the VP of U.S. Sales and the Global Business Unit to ensure the accuracy of monthly reporting, quarterly projections and annual budgets as well as to monitor, track and analyze actual performance against plans for purposes of providing analysis and commentary for management decisions. Planning areas will include Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold for the U.S. Region.

Job Description

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Responsibilities

• Supports Sales through Standard GP planning and budgeting effort for the U.S. Region

• Maintains financial planning models, develops and monitors forecasts, trends and supports performance management analysis and commentary

• Understands budgeting, planning and operational data to run reports and develop ad-hoc reports using the excel and standardized planning tools such as Power BI.

• Prepares ad hoc analysis for Finance Leadership, Business Partners and Segment FP&A on an as-needed basis

• Helps develop value added financial reporting systems for managing business performance

• Assists with the monthly accounting close process

• Assists with audit and tax requests as needed

• Maintains current knowledge and ensure compliance of all organizational policies and procedures, current accounting standards, state and federal regulations, GAAP, and internal controls

• Assists with development of accounting policies and procedures in all areas of responsibility and ensure controls are adequately designed to achieve control objectives

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers

• Provides procedural guidance to junior level accounting positions

Education and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in one of these fields: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or other business related field of study

• Minimum 2 + years of relevant finance experience with a focus on planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting required. Accounting background a plus

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed above

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required

• Working knowledge of relational databases and background in Microsoft VBA and SQ

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for creating insightful and actionable reporting and analysis 

• Ability to go beyond the numbers, discern trends, determine the root cause of variances, and consider the broad business implications in helping identify opportunities and improve performance 

• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures – GAAP/IFRS 

• Experience with ERP Systems, budgeting and reporting tools commonly found in today larger businesses such as SAP / JDE

• Strong ability to communicate well with all levels of management; must be effective in converting data into useful information and communicating that information through concise commentary 

• Comfortable communicating remotely (i.e. via telephone, videoconference or web meeting) 

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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