Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cytiva, 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.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
This position reports to the Sr Director, Finance, Filtration and is located in Budapest, Hungary and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Drive visibility to business performance through budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Monthly forecasting and annual budgeting of OPEX. Review and action monthly functional costs and projects with each of the cost center owner. Lead monthly headcount forecast calls. Weekly sales, orders and headcount reporting.
- Support strategic decisions by working business cases for investments such as R&D and capital expenditures.
- Identify opportunities for growth and margin expansion by analysing price, product mix and standard margins. Review funnel to understand expected future orders.
- Analyse inventory and reduce excess and obsolescence by reviewing Excess and Obsolescence reserve calculated by the controllership team. Working with commercial and product management teams to limit and resolve excess and obsolescence.
- Respond timely to ad-hoc requests based on business needs.
Who you are:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 2-5 years of progressive financial analysis and controlling experience.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems (Power BI, Onestream)
- Analytical & Organization Strengths: Strong problem-solving skills, ability to process complex data, attention to detail, and excellent organizational capabilities.
- Project & Adaptability: Ability to manage small projects, prioritize competing tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Personal Attributes: Enjoys working with financial systems and large datasets, embraces continuous learning, growth, and career development.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-5 years of progressive financial analysis and controlling experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with financial reporting systems, including Power BI and OneStream
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to process complex data
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational capabilities
- Ability to manage small projects and prioritize competing tasks
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
