Finance Analyst, Finance Leadership Development Program

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Opportunity 

QuidelOrtho is seeking a Financial Analyst to be a part of our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). The Finance Leadership Development Program is a 24-month program specifically designed to prepare and develop future business leaders within the Finance and Accounting organizations.  Participants will develop critical leadership and technical skills through two rotational assignments in QuidelOrtho’s Finance and Accounting functions, hands-on training, and ongoing mentoring and coaching. Participants complete two, one-year rotations, with an opportunity for placement in more than one US office location. Each rotation provides an excellent learning experience and an opportunity for participants to utilize their leadership skills and technical knowledge to drive incremental value and change. 

This position is located in San Diego, CA and/or Carlsbad, CA and is defined as a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week and as business needs permit.  

The Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing, financial reporting and analysis 

• Support budgeting and forecasting process 

• Support development of business cases to provide decision support 

• Support financial process improvements and other strategic initiatives 

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned 

The Individual

• Bachelor’s or Fifth Year Master’s Degree (received between December 2025 and May 2026) in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field required 

• A GPA of 3.3 or better 

• Prior internship or business experience 

• Demonstrated leadership experience 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Ability to analyze data and solve problems 

• Highly motivated with intellectual curiosity and a desire to grow as a business leader 

• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office:  Excel, Word and Power Point 

• Authorization to work in the US on a permanent, full-time basis 

• Less than 10% domestic travel anticipated to our Raritan, Rochester and San Diego locations 

• Ability to temporarily relocate to a different state within the United States for a rotational assignment is required 

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• Finance business partners – support monthly closing, financial reporting and analysis

• Cross-functional business partners, dependent on specific role – collaborate on budgeting and forecasting process, review financial results

External Partners:

• Customers and vendors.

The Work Environment

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