Senior Financial Analyst

Tri-Valley Career Center; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 121,200 - 166,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401k + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Learning & development

Education benefits

Student debt relief

Pet insurance

Wellness challenges

Paid time off

ERGs

Job summary

Bio‑Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Hercules, CA is seeking a Financial Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for the Manufacturing site, partnering with plant leadership to deliver accurate plans and strategic insights.

You will manage cost accounting tasks, support month-end close, and contribute to audits, while driving process improvements and robust reporting for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Public accounting or corporate finance experience in manufacturing or supply chain, R&D and consolidations.
• Proficient with SAP, PowerBI and enterprise planning tools.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables, Sumifs, Sumproduct and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis for the Mfg Site & Director with high accuracy.
• Develop and maintain business case models for cost optimization and productivity initiatives.
• Provide actionable insights from scorecards, spends, absorption and inventory data to leadership.

Skills

SAP

PowerBI

Excel

GAAP knowledge

ERP planning software

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field

Job description

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role within Bio‑Rad's Global Supply Chain Mfg Finance team. You’ll work on Manufacturing Cost Analysis activities and serve as a liaison between the Hercules Instruments Manufacturing team and finance. In this highly visible and motivated team, you'll partner with functional and business leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and provide ad‑hoc analysis to support decision making as needed. You’ll be expected to have in‑depth knowledge of your customer business unit and have a strong analytical background with attention to detail in order to provide manufacturing cost responsibilities and accurate plans & forecasts. You are a highly motivated, technically proficient person with a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will lead the budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis processes, for the Mfg Site & Director, with high accuracy, to ensure respective financials goals are met.
• Prepare & maintain business case models for cost optimization opportunities, support productivity initiatives and be the financial leader for execution.
• Analyze information (scorecards, spends, absorption, inventory driven, etc.) and provide actionable insights to leadership for critical business decisions.
• Perform daily/annual standard cost setting responsibilities. Support month end close and quarterly internal & external audit controls & backup.
• Ensure robust processes and tools are in place for timely, high-quality financial data.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, as a trusted subject matter expert, using your influence to engage management and stakeholders to create alignment between the business and finance, and provide strategic advice.
• Demonstrate ability to support with cost accounting knowledge, financial payback analyses, and planning ability to support the business.
• Transform the way we tackle obstacles by identifying process improvement opportunities, developing solution options, and implementing approved plans.
• Reporting and analysis: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to Manufacturing Leadership and other stakeholders; while maintaining financial models to support business planning and forward looking visibility.
• Support annual budget with the expectations to have high forecast accuracy, while timely raising deviations to the plan, to develop corrective actions.

What You Bring

• Education: BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Work Experience: At least 5‑10+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate finance supporting Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain, R&D and consolidations.
• Experience with SAP (or equivalent), PowerBI (or related) & Enterprise Level Planning software.
• Passion for building strong relationships with finance and non‑finance business partners.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and sound understanding of financial statement mechanics in a manufacturing environment. Technical proficiency providing accurate forecasts, translating GAAP terms for non‑accounting partners, and using Excel (PivotTables, Sumifs, Sumproduct).
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills and a hands‑on, detail‑oriented approach, with an eagerness to take ownership, influence business partners, and make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment.

Location

This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package

At Bio‑Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio‑Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $121,200 to $166,700 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are

For 70 years, Bio‑Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high‑quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio‑Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement

Bio‑Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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