Financial Analyst

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Ann Arbor, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Perform accounting cycle tasks including general ledger and cost center reviews, month-end sales/delivery cutoffs, production order settlements, adjusting journal entries, budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting and analytics, S&D controlling, collaborate with sales/marketing, participate in month-end close, master data and costing checks. Onsite in Ann Arbor with occasional travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 focus on S&D controlling to ensure stability within the company’s sales operations and collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to provide insights that guide decision making.

This is an onsite role in our Ann Arbor, MI office.

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: 401k (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, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected]

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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in an accounting or finance position
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with database and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
  • Experience with financial/accounting and/or general ledger information systems
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Ability to travel 1-2 times per year
  • Onsite work in Ann Arbor, MI
  • Experience with SAP
  • Strong attention to detail; strong analysis and critical thinking
  • Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; organize and prioritize work
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team; adapt quickly to changing demands

Sartorius Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sartorius and has not been reviewed or approved by Sartorius.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental, vision, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness resources across many locations. Quality of core medical, dental, and vision is characterized as solid.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a company match highlighted in U.S. materials and employer‑verified listings. The match is characterized as generous at some sites.
  • Flexible Benefits Flexible hours and hybrid/home‑office options are available where roles and regions allow, with role‑dependent perks in some locations. Broader extras such as commuter benefits, discounts, and tuition assistance add optionality where eligible.

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The Company
HQ: Göttingen
9,059 Employees
Year Founded: 1870

What We Do

Sartorius is a leading international partner of life sciences research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We help our customers #SimplifyProgress from drug discovery to manufacturing so that more people can have access to better medicine. With this, we are #PartOfTheSolution in the fight against diseases worldwide. With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, the our Lab Products & Services division focuses on laboratories performing research and quality control at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutes. The Bioprocess Solutions division, with its broad product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions, helps customers manufacture biotech medications, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies safely, rapidly, and economically. Based in Göttingen, Germany, Sartorius also has a strong global reach with around 60 production and sales sites worldwide. We regularly expand our portfolio through the acquisition of complementary technologies. In 2023, Sartorius generated sales revenue of around 3.4 billion euros. Currently, around 14,600 employees from around 110 nations are working for customers around the globe. Join our team, partner or collaborate with us.

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