Financial Analyst

embecta•Parsippany, NJ

10d•$86,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst - North America supports actuals, forecasting, and business support for the U.S. and Canada. The role works closely with Finance team members across both countries and reports to the Senior Director, Finance - North America. This is a hybrid role with on-site work three days a week in Parsippany, New Jersey. The analyst supports month-end close activities, including journal entries, rebate and expense calculations, account analyses, and reconciliations. The position also contributes to annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning through financial modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and management reporting. The analyst manages and analyzes operating expenses, prepares sales and financial performance reporting, and uses financial systems and analytical tools to support business decision-making. The role also develops models, reporting templates, and process improvements, and assists with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical and communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to build logical, well-structured templates that support business processes.
Desire to learn and agility to meet changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of finance tools and AI-enabled technologies.
CPA or equivalent qualification, or working toward qualification.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reasonable proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process in accordance with corporate policies, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Prepare rebate and expense calculations and analyses.
Prepare account analyses and reconciliations.
Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning through financial modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, and management reporting.
Manage and analyze U.S. and Canada operating expenses, partnering with business stakeholders on expense management and cost-reduction initiatives.
Prepare sales and financial performance reports and analyze key drivers of North America operating results.
Use financial systems and analytical tools to extract, validate, and analyze data for business decision-making.
Develop financial models and reporting templates, and identify process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and business insights.
Assist with the coordination, testing, and review of Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
Perform other duties as assigned.