What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at IDEXX?
The Financial Analyst performs a variety of financial planning, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, reconciliation and other related financial activities. This role partners with lines of business to provide financial consulting, advice and support. This position compiles and analyzes financial statements, information and reports. In addition, this role develops revenue/expense and other financial analyses, reports, and presentations.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and quarterly results reporting processes, providing reporting, analysis, and support for key deliverables.
You will develop various analyses, reports and presentations; performs ad hoc financial forecasting, analysis and modeling and special project support as needed.
You will support month and quarter-end close processes which may include reconciliation of internal accounts, comparing actual performance to latest financial outlook, preparing revenue and expense accruals and reviewing accuracy of revenue, gross margin and expense information.
You will create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring that financial information is recorded and presented accurately. Develop budgets and financial projections for financial statements from revenues to operating margins and key balance sheet items.
You will partner with lines of business to understand their financial results/projections to help inform timely decision-making. Consult with and advise lines of business, ensuring business decisions are well supported from financial standpoint.
You will develop financial models for business initiatives such as product launches, geographical expansion and proposed marketing programs.
You will work with multiple systems for use in information retrieval and analyses.
You will identify and implement processes and improvements in planning, analysis, reporting and monitoring of both financial and non-financial measures. Leverage information technology to automate, streamline and integrate processes.
You will monitor internal control environment. Identify gaps in controls and support development of approaches to mitigate exposure.
What You Need To Succeed:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, degrees and experience in Finance, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Economics are preferred.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Analytical skills.
Drive to learn and grow.
Detail oriented.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong knowledge of data, databases and data mining and manipulation, if applicable.
Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Previous financial modeling experience or data analysis experience a plus.
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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What You Will Be Doing:
You will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and quarterly results reporting processes, providing reporting, analysis, and support for key deliverables.
You will develop various analyses, reports and presentations; performs ad hoc financial forecasting, analysis and modeling and special project support as needed.
You will support month and quarter-end close processes which may include reconciliation of internal accounts, comparing actual performance to latest financial outlook, preparing revenue and expense accruals and reviewing accuracy of revenue, gross margin and expense information.
You will create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring that financial information is recorded and presented accurately. Develop budgets and financial projections for financial statements from revenues to operating margins and key balance sheet items.
You will partner with lines of business to understand their financial results/projections to help inform timely decision-making. Consult with and advise lines of business, ensuring business decisions are well supported from financial standpoint.
You will develop financial models for business initiatives such as product launches, geographical expansion and proposed marketing programs.
You will work with multiple systems for use in information retrieval and analyses.
You will identify and implement processes and improvements in planning, analysis, reporting and monitoring of both financial and non-financial measures. Leverage information technology to automate, streamline and integrate processes.
You will monitor internal control environment. Identify gaps in controls and support development of approaches to mitigate exposure.
What You Need To Succeed:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required, degrees and experience in Finance, Accounting, Math, Statistics, Economics are preferred.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Analytical skills.
Drive to learn and grow.
Detail oriented.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong knowledge of data, databases and data mining and manipulation, if applicable.
Personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Previous financial modeling experience or data analysis experience a plus.
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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