Senior Financial Analyst

PerkinElmer•GSK (Collegeville) - Customer Site PA, PA

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for providing strategic business analysis, merging complex datasets, driving the creation and communication of clear and insightful reporting in a dedicated client facing role. This individual, in partnership with the client, leads efforts in establishing standards for reliable data, optimizing business processes, and identifying drivers of the program’s financial performance. The Sr. Financial Analyst will work in concert with other functional areas, including Service Delivery, Service Operations, Program Management, Finance, and Customer Success Management and serve as the central point of contact for all financial data and reporting to ensure visibility to financial drivers for the OneSource Business.

Requirements

Proficiency in extracting, transforming, and presenting large datasets using tools specifically, Alteryx and Power BI
Solid understanding of GAAP, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics to ensure analytical accuracy
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes in financial data; move beyond reporting numbers to explaining them
Demonstrated ability to build reliable forecasts and continuously improve prediction methodology
Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership with confidence and clarity
Experience working with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and other departments to align financial goals
High degree of accuracy in all deliverables, particularly in high-stakes reporting environments
Proactively identifies problems and proposes solutions without waiting for direction
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Ability to reprioritize quickly in response to shifting business needs
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
4–6+ years of financial analysis experience
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Experience with SAP ERP systems
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

MBA or CFA a plus
experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred

Responsibilities

Be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting for the assigned business unit
Support all month-end close activities
Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets in close collaboration with operational teams
Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear and insightful commentary
Drive operational and contract support teams to achieve key financial KPIs
Own and maintain the financial ERP setup to ensure contracts and transactions are reflected accurately
Act as a trusted finance business partner, supporting operational teams on all contract-related financial matters
Deliver ad hoc financial reporting as requested
Perform financial transaction processing and cost allocations within client systems as required
Maintain standardized financial and operational KPI reporting to monitor delivery
Provide clear variance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, and drivers of performance
Ensure consistency and transparency in account financial reporting
Ensure accounting standards and financial controls are applied consistently
Translate complex financial data into clear insights for senior leadership
Attend internal and external meetings as required duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.