Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Eurofins•St. Louis, MO

4d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 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 a collections process, resolve overdue payments, and manage client billing cycles.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience in a client services or laboratory environment.
Entrepreneurial, solution-oriented problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Report on operational and financial KPIs and highlight trends and opportunities for improvement.
Conduct variance analysis of volume, mix, and margin against budgets and forecasts, and propose corrective measures.
Support M&A through financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation; lead post-acquisition financial integration and align reporting structures, processes, and performance tracking.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and recommend and implement internal controls where 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 performance against forecasts.
Develop forward-looking scenarios based on market trends, growth assumptions, and operational drivers to inform executive decisions.
Collaborate with business segments and functions to provide financial guidance on decisions and initiatives.
Build relationships across 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 in billing, collections, and reporting to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, address outstanding balances and billing discrepancies, identify risks and process improvements, and report cash flow impacts.
Partner with business and functional stakeholders to optimize procure-to-pay processes, strengthen internal controls, and support accurate and timely purchasing and payment workflows.
Lead or support high-impact financial and operational projects and identify finance capability gaps.
Contribute to the development of the finance organization, including the structure, tools, and talent needed to support growth.