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The selected candidate for the FP&A Senior Business Analyst role will join the Filtration Finance team and act as a key financial advisor to the Filtration team. Responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting and actuals reporting as well as analyzing for opportunities in both sales and expenses. The candidate will collaborate closely with the global Filtration leadership to manage non-operations opex and capex to the forecast. There are opportunities for career progression in other finance functions within Cytiva and other Danaher operating companies.
This position reports to the Senior Finance Director, Filtration and will be located in Budapest, Hungary and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Drive business performance visibility through budgeting, forecasting, and reporting (monthly OPEX/Product & Service forecasts, annual budgets, headcount calls, weekly sales/orders reporting).
- Support strategic decisions with business cases for R&D and capital investments.
- Identify growth and margin opportunities via price, product mix, and funnel analysis.
- Manage inventory risks by analyzing excess/obsolescence reserves and collaborating with commercial/product teams to resolve issues.
- Handle ad-hoc requests promptly based on business needs.
Who you are:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; 2–5 years in financial analysis and controlling.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel and financial systems (OneStream, Qlik, Oracle); strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, able to prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently on processes.
- Growth Mindset: Embraces continuous learning and career development.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 2-5 years in financial analysis and controlling
- Proficient in Excel and financial systems
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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