Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
About The Position
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance tracking for our U.S. headquarters and subsidiaries. This role is central to improving financial visibility and arming leadership with insights to drive data-informed decisions. Reporting directly to the Treasurer, this role will help establish and optimize a structured FP&A function while building scalable reporting tools and dashboards. The ideal candidate is analytical, self-motivated, and collaborative-with a knack for translating financial data into business value.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A or business analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel and Power BI required; ERP experience (e.g., Great Plains, SAP) a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in multinational or cross-cultural environments preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus, but not required.
- Familiarity with Japanese business culture is helpful but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Lead semi-annual budgeting cycles in collaboration with department leaders.
- Analyze and report budget vs. actuals; identify variances and suggest corrective actions.
- Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI) and management reports.
- Create consolidated financial reports across all U.S. operations and subsidiaries.
- Support ongoing forecasting activities to refine business outlooks.
- Deliver ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis for leadership and strategic planning.
- Partner with accounting during quarterly closes to ensure timely, accurate data.
- Assist with internal/external financial reporting, including to Shimadzu Corporation in Japan.
Benefits
- A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
- Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
- Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
- Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
- Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
- Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
