Finance Manager

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 Finance vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Finance Manager takes an active role in the forecasting process in collaboration with other members of the team under the supervision of the Finance Director, and a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to complex business issues. Reviews financials for variances and provides detailed commentary to continuously provide critical information, unbiased facts, risks and opportunities and ownership/championing of action planning to enhance growth and operating results.  Directs the activities of staff ensuring completion of tasks and attainment of departmental goals and strives for continuous process improvement though creating and updating financial models to achieve detailed results in a fast-paced environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance; Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years’ experience within Accounting and Finance with a focus on Finance
  • Experience working in a matrix and global organization.
  • Expert in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), AFO, QlikView (or other data mining tool), Business Intelligence Tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar tool) and proficient with SAP or similar ERP system

Who you are:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, and the ability to work and lead in a team
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work with other managers and business owners
• Capable of modifying or creating reporting processes to ensure efficient operations and timely reporting
• Independent, self-starter, and highly motivated

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Take a leadership role in the development of the Annual Operating Plan and Quarterly Forecasts under the guidance of the Team Lead.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results and ad-hoc reports to identify key trends and drivers of performance.
• Assist in the creation of financial presentation materials for review by Senior Leadership and Business Partners.
• Support the resolution of financial questions and issues raised by the Director of Finance or Leadership team.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Analyze data to identify best practices and recommend improvements.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for financial analysis and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversees staff, provides development plans, and mentorship.

• Strong interest and proven record of process improvement
• General interest in accounting principles and the desire to continue learning  

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!

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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.

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