financial business analyst

at  Randstad

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for our client in Geel:

• Consultancy assignment
• Freelancer or employee
• Full-time
• 9 months: June till end February 2025

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for our client in Geel:

• Consultancy assignment
• Freelancer or employee
• Full-time

• 9 months: June till end February 2025

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Pharmaceutical accounting experience is preferred

Languages:

• Dutch and English

Technical skills:

• Advanced Excel proficiency with pivot tables, V-look ups, macros, etc.
• Experience modeling ethical behavior in challenging situations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with strategic thinking
• Technology savvy with agile learning abilities
• Familiarity with TM1 and SAP is preferred

Soft skills:

• Build partnerships across various levels within the organization
• Influence and shape business decisions
• Maintain high attention to detail and operate effectively under pressure and strict deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
• Adaptability to work in a complex matrix environment

• Demonstrated organization savvy and self-awareness

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide controlling support to their local Business Units, including preparation of budgets and forecasts (Budget / F1 / F2 / Quarterly Landings / Rolling Forecast), monthly closings (activity & expense reviews, scorecards), project approval and tracking, and other financial planning & analysis activities on a timely basis.

Tasks:

• Responsible for operational controlling activities and/or industrial costing and/or operating/capital expenses
• Partner closely with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) across GBUs to provide cohesive support to Business Leaders
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing, sharing results with FBPs and Budget Owners
• Prepare monthly commentary explaining variances between actual results and forecasts
• Develop Opex and headcount forecasts in collaboration with FBPs and Budget Owners
• Oversee project opening/closing, timely capitalization, and compliance with asset management procedures
• Monitor Standard Cost and manufacturing performance
• Identify risks and opportunities affecting forecasts
• Track headcount and compare to budgeted and forecasted vacancy rates
• Approve project spend, ensuring proper budgeting and challenging when necessary
• Drive efficiencies, challenge legacy ways of working, and promote best practices
• Educate client groups on financial policies and processes to ensure compliance

• Support key Finance initiatives and conduct ad hoc projects and analyses