Financial Analyst

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s FP&A vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Financial Analyst position within the FP&A team offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and analytical individual to gain valuable experience in all aspects of financial planning and analysis. In this role, the successful candidate will not only support the development of accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, but also work directly with the business to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive the company's success. The position provides the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the financial health of the company.

This position reports to Sr. Director, Finance and is a hybrid position reporting to our corporate headquarters in Radnor, PA 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or finance; or relevant accounting experience
• Experience:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, and formulas is required.
  • Experience with financial modeling software is a plus.

Who you are:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in problem solving and learning new skills.
• Sense of urgency to complete tasks.
• Inquisitive and able to determine the root cause of issues.

How you will create an impact:

• Participate in the budgeting process by gathering data, performing variance analysis, and identifying trends.
• Conduct financial modeling using Excel and other financial software to support forecasting and scenario planning initiatives.
• Research and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and economic factors impacting the Company's financial performance.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis projects as required by management.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and interpret financial data.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial tasks.
• Effectively communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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