Financial Analyst - Ann Arbor, MI

Sartorius; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Sartorius, an international life science company, seeks a Financial Analyst for our Ann Arbor, MI site. The role focuses on costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support operations controlling and product development tracking.

You will participate in monthly close, budgets, and ad hoc reporting to leaders. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 5+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with SAP and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with databases and spreadsheets; experience with financial/accounting systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Monthly review of cost centers and month-end close activities.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and analytics for the group and local controlling.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights for decision making.
• Support product costing, cost center reviews, and production order settlements.
• Travel for on-site coordination as needed (1–2 trips/year).

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

As the Financial Analyst, you will perform a variety of functions in the accounting cycle, from general ledger review to financial analysis. Responsibilities include assisting with monthly cost center review, adjustments, closing, reporting and analytics. Assisting with annual budget preparation, budget monitoring, and other various financial reports required by group and local controlling.

With a strong focus on Operations Controlling, this role will ensure accurate product costing, conduct in-depth variance analysis, and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making. The role will also participate in tracking and analyzing Product Development projects, including project performance, costs, and progress against key objectives.

This is an onsite role in Ann Arbor, MI.

Grow With Us - Your Responsibilities

• Monthly review of Cost Center expenses.
• Monthly review and adjustments of month-end sales / delivery cutoffs for proper revenue recognition.
• Monthly review and processing of production order settlements.
• Monthly / Quarterly adjusting journal entry preparation (devaluation, warranties, and various accruals).
• Ad hoc query reports / requests from Business Managers and or Group / Local Controlling.
• Participate in monthly closing.
• Participate in various master data checks and costing activities.
• Ability to travel (1-2 trips / year).
• Other duties / special projects as needed

What Will Convince Us

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related degree
• 5+ years' experience in an accounting / finance position and/or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with database and spreadsheet programs; experience in use of financial / accounting and or general ledger information systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

We Value

• Experience with SAP
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to keep commitments and take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work activities and projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands.
• Ability to be flexible with time around closing periods.
• You identify with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [e-mail]

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/careers