Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Danaher•Brea, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead the team responsible for partnering with the sales team to grow revenue, win profitable and strategic business, and achieve our financial goals. You will be responsible for supporting field sales personnel with profitability analysis, deal structure, pricing impacts, and general business support activities to drive profitable growth. This position reports to the Sr. Director Finance and is part of the North America Commercial Operations finance team located in Brea, CA and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead and develop a team of three analysts, driving engagement, performance, career growth, and a culture of continuous improvement. Build and maintain training and onboarding resources while coaching analysts in deal evaluation, financial modeling, and effective cross‑functional communication. Leverage financial modeling systems to monitor pricing performance, identify pricing opportunities, and inform data‑driven business decisions. Partner closely with Commercial teams to evaluate project opportunities and develop financially viable solutions that achieve targeted profitability. Proactively collaborate across functions to resolve issues, enhance systems, and recommend scalable process improvements. Apply Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to improve approval workflows, increase modeling efficiency, and support profitable growth. Partner with FP&A and lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on profitability, revenue trends, and senior leadership priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preference in Finance and or Accounting/Economics with 9+ years experience OR Master’s degree with 7+ years experience
Expertise in Salesforce CRM Analytics environments
Experience with data trends and able to manage large databases of information including data mining & mapping and gathering data from multiple sources and working with management to develop helpful reports
Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately
Ability to interact with upper management and possess the capability to present and explain financial data and analysis to both finance and non-finance audiences.
Solid presentation, communication skills

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of leading a team
Use of Artificial Intelligence regarding finance process improvements and efficiencies

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of three analysts, driving engagement, performance, career growth, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Build and maintain training and onboarding resources while coaching analysts in deal evaluation, financial modeling, and effective cross‑functional communication.
Leverage financial modeling systems to monitor pricing performance, identify pricing opportunities, and inform data‑driven business decisions.
Partner closely with Commercial teams to evaluate project opportunities and develop financially viable solutions that achieve targeted profitability.
Proactively collaborate across functions to resolve issues, enhance systems, and recommend scalable process improvements.
Apply Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to improve approval workflows, increase modeling efficiency, and support profitable growth.
Partner with FP&A and lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on profitability, revenue trends, and senior leadership priorities.