Bio-Rad Laboratories

Senior Financial Analyst

Bio-Rad Laboratories$121K — $166K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5-10+ years in public accounting or corporate finance focusing on Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
  • Proficiency in SAP, PowerBI, and Enterprise Level Planning software.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with finance and non-finance partners.
  • Strong grasp of GAAP and financial statement mechanics in a manufacturing context.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for the Mfg Site & Director with precision.
  • Develop and maintain business case models for cost optimization and productivity support.
  • Analyze data to provide actionable insights for key business decisions.
  • Oversee standard cost setting and support month-end close and audits.
  • Ensure high-quality financial data processes and tools are in place.
  • Cultivate relationships with manufacturing partners as a financial subject matter expert.
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans for you and your family.
  • Free HSA funds and new fertility offerings with stipend.
  • 401k with profit sharing and an employee stock purchase program.
  • Paid parental leave and extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Wellness support including challenges and a new mental health platform.
  • Pet insurance and student debt relief program.
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and paid time off.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll play a key role within Bio-Rad's Global Supply Chain Mfg Finance team. You’ll work on Manufacturing Cost Analysis activities and serve as a liaison between the Hercules Instruments Manufacturing team and finance. In this highly visible and motivated team, you'll partner with functional and business leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and provide ad hoc analysis to support decision making as needed. You’ll be expected to have in-depth knowledge of your customer business unit and have a strong analytical background with attention to detail in order to provide mfg cost responsibilities and accurate plans & forecasts. You are a highly motivated, technically proficient person with a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis.

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

  • You will lead the budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis processes, for the Mfg Site & Director, with high accuracy, to ensure respective financials goals are met. 
  • Prepare & maintain business case models for cost optimization opportunities, support productivity initiatives and be the financial leader for execution. 
  • Analyze information (scorecards, spends, absorption, inventory driven, etc.) and provide actionable insights to leadership for critical business decisions. 
  • Perform daily/annual standard cost setting responsibilities. Support month end close and quarterly internal & external audit controls & backup 
  • Ensure robust processes and tools are in place for timely, high-quality financial data. 
  • Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, as a trusted subject matter expert, using your influence to engage management and stakeholders to create alignment between the business and finance, and provide strategic advice. 
  • Demonstrate ability to support with cost accounting knowledge, financial payback analyses, and planning ability to support the business. 
  • Transform the way we tackle obstacles by identifying process improvement opportunities, developing solution options, and implementing approved plans. 
  • Reporting and analysis: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to Manufacturing Leadership and other stakeholders; while maintaining financial models to support business planning and forward looking visibility. 
  • Support annual budget with the expectations to have high forecast accuracy, while timely raising deviations to the plan, to develop corrective actions.  

What You Bring: 

  • Education: BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field. An advanced degree is a plus. 
  • Work Experience: At least 5-10+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate finance supporting Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain, R&D and consolidations. 
  • Experience with SAP (or equivalent), PowerBI (or related) & Enterprise Level Planning software. 
  • Passion for building strong relationships with finance and non-finance business partners. 
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and sound understanding of financial statement mechanics in a manufacturing environment. Technical proficiency providing accurate forecasts, translating GAAP terms for non-accounting partners, and using Excel (PivotTables, Sumifs, Sumproduct).
  • Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills and a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, with an eagerness to take ownership, influence business partners, and make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

 

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $121,200 to $166,700 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

About Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products. The company was founded in 1952 in Berkeley, California, by husband and wife team David and Alice Schwartz. The company is a member of the S&P 400 index and has its headquarters in Hercules, California. Bio-Rad's products are used for research and development in the life science market, as well as in clinical diagnostics and industrial markets.
Learn more about Bio-Rad Laboratories
Size
7,900 employees
Market Cap
$12.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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