Operational Finance Analyst

Job Description

The Operational Finance Analyst actively participates in the standard accounting processes and financial reporting activities at the company’s operational site. The position will be responsible for ensuring site accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

• Complete month-end closing transactions, journal entries, and related balance sheet reconciliations; provide variance bridges on a regular basis
• Collaborate with Financial Shared Services on data accuracy and training
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Partner with external auditors on all applicable financial audits
• Maintain effective relationships with cross-functional business stakeholders and partners to ensure effective and efficient cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure financial results are reported timely, accurately, and in compliance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS
• Continuously seek and support new approaches and practices to improve the efficiency of job duties and business processes, striving to exceed team outputs
• Respond with flexibility and collaboration to the needs of the business—both internally and externally—by addressing initiatives when requested by management
  
  

Qualifications

**Essential Knowledge & Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field—or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable work experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive professional background in a financial role
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant financial regulations
• Working knowledge of all operational accounting aspects and their inter-relationship with financial accounting, budgeting/forecasting and operations support
• Ability to travel, as requested, to meet business and commercial demands
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to communicate in various formats to external partners and all levels of an organization
• Ability to review data/costs and analyze results, create and present detailed reports, accurately process numerical data
  
  

Desired Knowledge & Qualifications

• Progressive working experience in a financial and/or cost accounting capacity within a global, matrixed organization in the biotech, medical device, or life sciences industries
• Proven knowledge of IFS or SAP ERP systems
  
  

Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
• A strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Highly customer-focused and responsive, with demonstrated business partnering skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment, possess an ability to adapt to change in the environment
• Demonstrated autonomy: ability to self-start and drive whilst recognising the appropriate time for stakeholder engagement
• Extensive problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop dynamic solutions that produce deliverables and meet business objectives
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment
• Consistent and fair, demonstrating emotional strength and integrity to manage confidential information
• Results-driven and process-oriented, ensuring targets are met on time and on budget
• Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
  
  

Additional Information

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

• **Minimum:** $78,000 USD
• **Maximum:** $95,000 USD
  
  

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the Minnesota based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus program. Participation in the bonus program is not guaranteed, and bonuses are awarded at the discretion of the company based on individual and company performance results.

Join LGC and become part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and brilliance in all we do. We are committed to encouraging a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.

Our Values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT
  
  

**Equal opportunities**

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, parental responsibilities, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website [www.lgcgroup.com](http://www.lgcgroup.com/)

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