Senior Financial Business Partner

Eurofins USA Medical Devices•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Senior Financial Business Partner assumes end-to-end ownership of the organization’s financial performance and serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The role analyzes financial and operational metrics, develops scalable financial models, and provides actionable insights to support data-driven decisions and long-term growth. It also leads the design and implementation of a structured collections process to optimize cash flow and promote timely client payments. The position covers financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, business partnering, working capital management, and financial and operational projects. It supports M&A analysis and post-acquisition integration, strengthens financial controls and processes, and contributes to developing the finance organization’s structure, tools, and talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and/or accounting.
Proficiency with financial modeling and analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI.
Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle, Coupa, and Great Plains, and with ERP systems.
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Demonstrated ability to establish or improve collections processes, resolve overdue payments, and manage client billing cycles.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Entrepreneurial, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience in a client services or laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Report on operational and financial KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Conduct volume, mix, and margin variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, and propose corrective measures.
Support M&A activities through financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation.
Lead post-acquisition financial integration, aligning reporting structures, processes, and performance tracking.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and recommend and implement internal controls as needed.
Lead the annual budgeting process with department heads and align budgets with strategic goals.
Build and maintain financial models for cash flow, revenue, and profitability, and monitor results against forecasts.
Develop financial scenarios using market trends, growth assumptions, and operational drivers to support executive decisions.
Provide financial guidance on business decisions and initiatives across business segments and functions.
Build relationships with centralized functions and accounting to support accurate reporting and effective financial management.
Analyze profitability and costs to identify savings, process improvements, and investment opportunities.
Present management reporting packages to executive leadership and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
Identify and recommend improvements to billing, collections, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, address overdue balances and billing discrepancies, identify risks and improvements, and report cash flow impacts.
Partner with stakeholders to optimize procure-to-pay processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate, timely purchasing and payment workflows.
Lead or support high-impact financial and operational projects and identify finance capability gaps.
Contribute to developing the finance organization, including the structure, tools, and talent needed to support growth.