Group FP&A Analyst

at  Biosynth

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and our high standards are maintained through great people, who share our values, and want to do the very best job possible, every day.
We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovakia and China, and distribution centres in the United States, play, in our continued success.
We are looking for someone to join us on a temporary basis for an immediately start, for a minimum of 6 months.
This can be a remote working role so can be based anywhere in the UK

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable working with large data sets and producing insightful reports for strategic decision making.
• Finance and accounting specialist or higher business management training in the field of accounting
• Professional experience in accounting, preferably in a similar function.
• IT affinity, especially experience with BI (Qlik Sense) and SAP, is essential
• A solid understanding of financial principles, tax regulations, and accounting standards. This includes familiarity with specific accounting practices relevant to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
• Able to work as an individual as well as team player.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to manage intricate financial data and statements. Interpret trends, and identify anomalies.
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• CIMA desirable but not essential

ABOUT US

Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the UK and the Netherlands. Enzyme projects are based in Austria, bioconjugation projects in Germany and biological IVD reagents in Ireland

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support the Global Head of FP&A with the production of the weekly & monthly financial reporting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with large data sets extracted from SAP ERP support the production of the weekly & Monthly reporting cycle, including:
• Weekly sales performance by division and country. Utilizing information held within SAP.
• Weekly open orders (SAP) and CRM opportunities (SAP)
• Production of divisional P&Ls during period close. Working with the Head of FP&A for Peptides in supporting the allocation of US costs across divisions.
• Consolidation of the annual budget returns from each division/country.
• Support Global head of FP&A in retrieving and assimilating data to support questions from Investors and Advisors.
• Work closely with group budget holders (ie Marketing & IT) to analyse, monitor and improve spend.
• Ad hoc analysis following request from the wider business or investors.