Financial Analyst

embecta • Parsippany, NJ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst - North America supports actuals, forecasting, and business support activities, working closely with Finance team members across the U.S. and Canada. The role reports to the Senior Director, Finance - North America and is based in a hybrid arrangement, on-site three days a week in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The position supports month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, operating expense management, and financial performance reporting. It also uses financial systems and analytical tools to support business decisions and develops financial models, reporting templates, and process improvements. The role assists with Sarbanes-Oxley control coordination, testing, and review.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, organization, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to build logical, well-structured templates that support business processes.
• Desire to learn and agility to meet the changing needs of the business.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reasonable proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of finance tools and AI-enabled technologies.
• CPA or equivalent qualification, or working toward qualification.
• 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 the annual budget, 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 effective expense management and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Prepare sales and financial performance reporting and analyze key drivers of North America operating results.
• Use financial systems and analytical tools to extract, validate, and analyze data to support business decision-making.
• Develop financial models, reporting templates, and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and business insights.
• Assist with coordination, testing, and review of Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level