Senior Manager, FP&A

Danaher • Torrance, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Manager, FP&A is responsible for supporting key strategic areas such as Information Technology and Research & Development. A successful candidate will be a strong business partner providing guidance around funding decisions, project tracking, general financial support such as spending variances, process improvements, and identifying risks and opportunities. This position reports to the Director, Global FP&A & Commercial Finance and is part of the Finance Department l ocated in Torrance, CA, and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Partner with VPs of key departments (R&D, Information Technology, HR, Finance, and others). Provide financial leadership to establish and prioritize funding requirements for key initiatives, projects and ongoing deliverables. Provide quantitative analysis, project management and tracking of key strategic initiatives and metrics. Lead the monthly close process, expense forecasting/budget for noted departments. Implement process improvements and automation. Actively participate in cross-functional projects designed to solve business problems and improve profitability (e.g. Indirect savings analysis, capital expenditure ROI, etc.). Understand standard accounting principles and policy and interact with global accounting and financial partners to maintain proper financial processes, procedures, and controls. Maintain appropriate controls environment for SOX and internal audit purposes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics with 9+ years experience OR Master's Degree in field with 7+ years of experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 4+ years experience
• Experience with data trends and able to manage large databases of information including data mining & mapping and gathering data from multiple sources and working with management to develop helpful reports.
• Take initiative and partner with various functions in the organization to resolve issues, enhance systems, business processes as well as integrating research, information, and trends into solutions.
• Ability to interact with upper management and capability to present and explain financial data and analysis to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Solid presentation, communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems/applications (Excel, Microsoft Power BI, OneStream/HFM or other ERP report building and retrieval, Power Point).

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA, active or inactive) would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with VPs of key departments (R&D, Information Technology, HR, Finance, and others).
• Provide financial leadership to establish and prioritize funding requirements for key initiatives, projects and ongoing deliverables.
• Provide quantitative analysis, project management and tracking of key strategic initiatives and metrics.
• Lead the monthly close process, expense forecasting/budget for noted departments.
• Implement process improvements and automation.
• Actively participate in cross-functional projects designed to solve business problems and improve profitability (e.g. Indirect savings analysis, capital expenditure ROI, etc.).
• Understand standard accounting principles and policy and interact with global accounting and financial partners to maintain proper financial processes, procedures, and controls.
• Maintain appropriate controls environment for SOX and internal audit purposes

Benefits

• Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees