The Opportunity:
Job description: Financial Analyst (m/f/d)
Company: Avantor Sciences
Location: Oslo, Norway
Employment Type: Full-time, hybrid
About Us: Avantor Sciences sets science in motion to create a better world – and has been doing so for over 100 years. Join our global team of more than 14,000 employees who are passionate and determined to drive life-changing science forward.
Job Description: We at Avantor Sciences are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to join our team in Oslo, Norway. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business leaders to develop and implement action plans, annual operating plans, and monthly forecasts. You will prepare and review financial reports, analyze data to increase productivity, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaboration and Relationship Management:
• Develop strong relationships with zone business leaders to set and achieve the annual operating plan
• Engage daily as a co-leader of the business team and drive results with business leadership
• Planning and Forecasting:
• Develop and implement the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts
• Prepare monthly forecast updates in collaboration with senior leadership
• Analysis and Productivity Improvement:
• Prepare and review monthly results and ad-hoc analyses to enhance operational productivity through revenue generation, margin expansion, and/or cost control
• Develop financial presentation packages for review by senior leadership and business partners
• Capital and Operating Cost Management:
• Develop working capital targets for business units and coordinate with various functions to achieve targets
• Continuously review the profitability of zone customers, categories, and products
• Investment Evaluation and Compliance:
• Review and develop financial justifications for capital and operating investments
• Ensure business activities and processes comply with applicable laws and US GAAP
• Customer and Proposal Process:
• Actively participate and co-lead the customer proposal/RFQ process
• Resolve financial/reporting issues raised by the business area or operating team
• Policies and Best Practices:
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures
• Recommend best practices based on analytical data review

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with executives, managers, and business leaders
• Independent, self-starter, and highly motivated
• Comfortable engaging with customers on contractual negotiations and other matters
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)

Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

LI-EUR #LI-Hybrid #LI-Norway

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
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• Collaboration and Relationship Management:
• Develop strong relationships with zone business leaders to set and achieve the annual operating plan
• Engage daily as a co-leader of the business team and drive results with business leadership
• Planning and Forecasting:
• Develop and implement the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts
• Prepare monthly forecast updates in collaboration with senior leadership
• Analysis and Productivity Improvement:
• Prepare and review monthly results and ad-hoc analyses to enhance operational productivity through revenue generation, margin expansion, and/or cost control
• Develop financial presentation packages for review by senior leadership and business partners
• Capital and Operating Cost Management:
• Develop working capital targets for business units and coordinate with various functions to achieve targets
• Continuously review the profitability of zone customers, categories, and products
• Investment Evaluation and Compliance:
• Review and develop financial justifications for capital and operating investments
• Ensure business activities and processes comply with applicable laws and US GAAP
• Customer and Proposal Process:
• Actively participate and co-lead the customer proposal/RFQ process
• Resolve financial/reporting issues raised by the business area or operating team
• Policies and Best Practices:
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures
• Recommend best practices based on analytical data revie