Senior Financial Analyst

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, part of Danaher, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to deliver financial insights and models for commercial leaders. You will build budgets, forecast performance, and prepare reports to drive efficient decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP/FP&A tools. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Accounting in a fast-paced environment. Bengaluru, India-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• MBA from Top B Schools/CA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficient in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, OBI and EPM) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecasts with regional leaders.
• Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast; explain key drivers for Top Line and Bottom Line.
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and models for revenue, costs, headcount.
• Develop Monthly KPI’s Management Reports and Dashboard.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Accounting and Sales Ops to gather financial data and understand business drivers.
• Drive Cost Control Measures in the region and sustain the Operating Margins as per the Budget and Forecast.
• Review Pricing for each product and monitor pricing insights for management.
• Ensure Revenue Recognition Process is followed per policy and assist in reviews.
• Review Sales Incentives and ensure accruals and payouts per policy.
• Collaborate with Accounting and drive audit readiness in the region.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Be a good team member and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Independent and collaborative work

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

MBA/CA/CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, OBI, EPM)

Financial planning software

Job description

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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.
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.
We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.
It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
Job SUMMARY: The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial insights and projections to facilitate decision-making to the Commercial Leaders. This role involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, and developing financial models to support strategic planning and operational efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts by working with the commercial leaders in the region
• Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast, and explain key drivers for Top Line and Bottom Line.
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and models for revenue, costs, headcount for senior management and highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Develop Monthly KPI’s Management Reports and Dashboard
• Partner with functional leaders (Sales, Operations, Accounting and Sales Ops) to gather financial data and understand business drivers.
• Drive Cost Control Measures in the region and Sustain the Operating Margins as per the Budget and Forecast
• Review Pricing for each product and monitor and provide insight into pricing to the General Manager and drive price increase initiative.
• Ensure Revenue Recognition Process is followed as per the Rev Rec Policy and Partner with accounting team on revenue recognition review process as required.
• Review of Sales Incentive and ensure correct accruals and payouts in line with the compliance as per the Beckman Financial Policy
• Collaborate with Accounting team and drive Satisfactory rating on BEC LS Internal Audits in the region.
• Review of Demo Assets ageing and ensure the Demo Policy is followed for each transaction.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required by senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Good Team Member and work collaboratively with the cross functional team.
  

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA from Top B Schools/CA /CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficient in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, OBI and EPM) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.