Financial Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Finance Analyst | Avantor

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Avantor. Avantor is a global organization comprising over 14,000 associates, dedicated to relentlessly advancing life-changing science. Through its work, the company brings new patient treatments and therapies to market and enables medical devices that improve lives. The Financial Analyst position within the FP&A team is a crucial component of this global mission, playing a vital role in enabling Avantor’s internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits. This role offers an exciting opportunity to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, directly contributing to the company’s financial health and overall strategic success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Omitted (not stated in source job description)

• Team: FP&A team
• Mission: Support the development of accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and translate financial data into actionable insights that drive the company’s success.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), financial modeling software (plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Budgeting: Participate actively in the budgeting process by gathering essential data, performing detailed variance analysis, and identifying critical financial trends.
• Modeling: Conduct robust financial modeling using Excel and specialized financial software to support comprehensive forecasting and strategic scenario planning initiatives.
• Market Research: Research and analyze relevant market trends, competitor activity, and broader economic factors that directly impact the Company’s financial performance.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Assist management with diverse ad-hoc financial analysis projects, providing critical insights as required.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with other departments across the organization to meticulously gather, interpret, and present financial data.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business or finance, or relevant accounting experience.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to dissect complex financial data; excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting and analysis tasks; effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams; an inquisitive approach to identify and resolve the root causes of financial issues, along with a sense of urgency to complete tasks efficiently.
• Bonus: Experience with financial modeling software.