Senior Financial Analyst

Azenta Life Sciences•Plainfield, IN

19d•$115,000 - $144,000

About The Position

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. Within Azenta, the Sample Repository Services (SRS) business provides industry-leading biobanking, sample storage, logistics, laboratory services, and specimen management solutions that help customers safeguard and maximize the value of their critical biological materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including significant experience supporting leadership
Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and performance analysis
Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing business decisions in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling capabilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results, and operate independently with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced finance certification preferred
Experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives
Strong experience with Oracle ERP, OneStream, and enterprise planning systems
Experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or other high-growth global organizations
Demonstrated success leading process improvement and financial transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead the annual operating plan, long-range strategic planning process, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reviews for corporate functions
Partner with leaders to develop financial strategies that align with organizational priorities and growth objectives
Identify business risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource allocation
Drive forecasting accuracy through rigorous analysis of trends, assumptions, and key business drivers
Serve as the primary finance partner to SRS leaders, providing strategic guidance on expense management, investments, organizational planning, and operational performance
Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making through data-driven insights and financial modeling
Support workforce planning and headcount analysis to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial goals
Collaborate across Finance, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Operations, and other functions to optimize financial outcomes
Lead preparation and delivery of financial reporting packages, including monthly operating reviews, and earnings support analyses
Develop concise and impactful presentations that communicate key financial trends, risks, opportunities, and business performance
Support the quarter-end close process through analysis and reporting used in earnings releases and executive communications
Present financial results and recommendations to leadership teams
Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities, planning methodologies, and system utilization
Support cross-functional initiatives focused on automation, efficiency improvements, data integrity, and reporting standardization
Champion Azenta's Lean culture by driving continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, simplify processes, and improve business outcomes
Utilize Lean principles, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem-solving techniques to increase organizational effectiveness and scalability
Partner with Finance Systems teams to optimize Oracle, OneStream, and other reporting tools to improve scalability and decision support
Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the FP&A organization
Provide leadership and mentorship to finance team members and serve as a role model for collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Lead projects and cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Support the development of finance capabilities, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
Lead and support special projects, including scenario planning, profitability analyses, capital investment evaluations, cost optimization programs, and other corporate finance initiatives.
Provide analytical support for executive decision-making, strategic investments, and business transformation efforts.
Participate in M&A diligence, integration planning, and strategic growth initiatives as needed.