Senior Finance Analyst - G&A Functions

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

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Job Description

As Senior Finance Analyst, Business Partner, you'll be the go-to financial advisor for Legal, HR, Corporate Affairs, and other G&A functions, helping leaders understand their costs, find the story behind the numbers, and solve real business problems alongside teams like GL, HR, and Operations.  

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst who thrives in a collaborative, business-facing environment. This role offers significant ownership, exposure to senior leaders, and the opportunity to accelerate your development in a fast-paced organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as trusted finance business partner for Legal, HR, Corporate Affairs, and other G&A functions, translating budgets and financial data into clear, actionable insight. 

• Own the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting for your functions, tracking performance against plan. 

• Prepare monthly reporting packages (actuals vs. budget, forecast, and prior year) and deliver deep-dive analyses of cost drivers, KPIs, headcount trends, and cost allocation impacts to leadership. 

• Partner cross-functionally with GL, HR, Operations, and finance leadership to identify root causes, drive practical solutions, and lead process-improvement initiatives. 

• Perform ad hoc analysis to turn complex data into a clear financial story for business leaders. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 

• 4+ years' experience as a Financial Analyst. 

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; working knowledge of SAP, Hyperion, and Business Objects strongly preferred; familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools is a plus. 

• Fluent in English (CEFR C1 or higher). 

Desired Characteristics 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial data into clear business implications for CEO staff and senior leadership. 

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with speed and accuracy. 

• Proactive, high-energy approach with the ability to quickly grasp new ideas, systems, and tasks. 

• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed, multi-cultural, global organization. 

• History of leading cross-functional projects focused on process improvement. 

• Curiosity and openness to using AI and automation tools to streamline reporting, analysis, and forecasting. 

• Willingness to learn and develop functional understanding of the G&A functions supported. 

What we offer 

• Private healthcare including dental care  

• Life and long-term disability insurance, 

• MyBenefit Cafeteria system, 

• Multisport Card, 

• Social Fund Subsidies, 

• Home Office allowance,  

• Tuition reimbursement, 

• Referral awards, 

• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas, 

• Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.