Financial Analyst

About the Role

At Leica Biosystems, 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 Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.

When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

The Financial Analyst d/f/m provides consulting, support, and services to internal business partners as well as external stakeholders. The role involves business partnering with a particular focus on Manufacturing and will be an on-site role in Nussloch. This position is responsible for developing appropriate and effective policies, procedures, and controls relating to financial management, accounting processes and procedures (GAAP), cash management, financial and strategic planning, tax compliance, and corporate reporting.

Responsibilities

Strategic Evaluations

• Make-or-buy decisions
• Contribution margin analysis
• Business case development

Financial Planning

• Business plans
• Cash flow forecasts
• Standard cost analysis
• Cash management

Inventory and Supply Chain

• Valuation and management
• Stock coverage planning
• E&O (Excess & Obsolete) evaluation
• Scrapping
• Logistics cost analysis

Performance Tracking

• KPI preparation (e.g., Bowler charts)
• Cost center reporting optimization
• Continuous improvement of reporting structures

Additional Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration with global teams (GSC, Finance, HR, IT, DBS)
• Statistical and fixed asset reporting (e.g., CAPEX reports, Federal Statistical Office alignment)
• Internal processes: handling cross-charges and participating in balance sheet reviews
• Identifying and evaluating improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• 3 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with solid knowledge of financial metrics, accounting principles, and ad-hoc reporting
• Skilled in SAP (FI/CO/MM) and advanced Excel
• Fluent in German; business-level English

About Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world's most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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