Job Information
About the Position
Introduction
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview
Position Summary
Serves as financial business partner for one or more departments and is responsible for the management of the financial planning, cost control and analysis. This includes reporting, budgeting and participating in other special projects, in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions:
- Provides financial support and advice when necessary to the departments.
- Organizes, interprets and presents relevant financial information/analysis for timely and effective decision making; identifying significant issues and success/problem indicators
- Continually enhances the quality, reliability and responsiveness of the informatioprovided
- Responsible for timely preparation and analysis of monthly management reports
- Responsible for timely preparation and analysis of annual capital & operating budgets
- Interprets financial and operating results and makes recommendations to management for cost reduction/ profit improvement
- Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction
- Evaluates the financial impact of strategic and operational actions being considered
- Identifies, assigns and/or leads financial projects as required
- May supervise one or more Financial Analysts.
Secondary Functions:
- Other duties as assigned
Internal Networking/Key relationships:
To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:
- VP & directors of assigned departments
- For Operations support: production line and line supervisors
- For Commercial: field personnel and Client Services
- Information Technology
Qualifications
Skills & Capabilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience required; Master's Degree preferred
- Experience:
- Minimum five years of experience in a financial reporting position
- Previous management experience preferred
- Experience with an ERP database system required
- Additional Skills/Knowledge:
- Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex financial principles and apply to business scenarios
- Language: Fluency in English required
Travel requirements: Up to 5% of time
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
