Business Analyst II

Charles River Laboratories, Research Models and Services, Germany GmbH; Tranent, Saffron Walden, High Peak, Margate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Business Analyst II to join its dynamic corporate team. This remote role offers the opportunity to leverage your analytical and accounting skills to support management planning and financial performance. You'll be responsible for conducting complex studies, developing financial reports, and assisting with strategic planning. If you are a self-starter with a passion for data analysis and process improvement, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career growth in the life sciences sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field required.
• Proven experience in related roles, preferably in Life Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex studies to determine cost of business activities.
• Develop financial reports for forecasting and results analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Accounting Skills

Forecasting

Excel Expertise

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

Do you have analytical and accounting skills?

Are you able to self-manage your time?

Have you got experience working with forecasting and projections?

Our corporate team is recruiting for a Business Analyst II to work remotely and provide a basis for management planning, operating controls, and financial performance appraisal.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE IN THE UK / EU ONLY

The role

1. Plans and conducts complex studies to determine the cost of business activities including NPV and ROI.
2. Reviews costs and performs cost-benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs.
3. Develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
4. Interprets financial transactions to aid Sr. Management in making economic or business decisions.
5. Supports the execution of strategic planning and forecasting processes.
6. Generates monthly/quarterly global functional expense tracking information and segmentation data.
7. Extracts KPI data for analysis and creates scorecards/dashboards using data.
8. Summarizes analytic and project results into presentations.
9. Assists in the analysis of financial data, extracting relevant information, and interpreting data for financial performance and projections.
10. Assists with process improvement activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting or related discipline.
• Proven experience in related roles; experience in the Life Science industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus. Working knowledge of SOX requirements.
• Expertise in Excel is required.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.