Financial Analyst

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for analysis of financial and/or business data to extract and define relevant information; interpretation of data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to forecast financial status; and leading analysis or business projects across a wide array of departmental and business functions for the assigned business unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluating historical and current financial data to understand the company’s financial condition
• Assist in the monthly financial forecasting process, review forecasts with local business management team
• Ensure key financial metrics: e.g., working capital, DSO, DPO, etc. are met according to budget and forecast
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the business issues driving variances to budget and forecast
• Provide support in the annual financial budget process
• Provide financial analysis for the business as required
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by self-identifying opportunities for improved analysis and business opportunities
• Design, implement, and utilize departmental operations systems
• Review general ledger and all sub-systems throughout the monthly close cycle to assure accurate close
• Prepares month-end and follows the month-end deliverables and deadlines
• Follow up on client past due accounts receivables
• Lead various business improvement projects
• Support M&A activities as required
• Provide support in the weekly revenue review with various department leaders
• Assist during company audits and other special projects
• Communicate with external and internal clients including upper management
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet deadlines
• Performs other duties as required
• Ensures adherence to Eurofins financial policies, rules, and regulations
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or other Business related field required
• 1-2 years of Accounting/Finance experience
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Excellent computer, accounting, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in financial spreadsheets
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and flawless attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to adapt to new environments, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, organize effectively, and comply with company and corporate policies.

Additional Information

What we offer:

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical