Sr. Financial Planner and Analyst

SUMMARY :

The Senior FP&A analyst plays a primary role in the monthly and quarterly P&L variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting process at Cytek Biosciences. This role will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly and quarterly financials, budget, quarterly and long range forecasts. The successful incumbent will work with each department across all sites of the company to understand the business and its financial needs. This individual will also assist in establishing financial guidance for the fiscal year, periodically updating Cytek Biosciences progress against that guidance, and recommend improvements to the budgeting and forecasting process, which will include communication to the leadership team,

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Proactively and effectively partner with various stakeholders across the enterprise
• Lead and support business teams with the annual operating budget and forecast processes.
• Manage the preparation of monthly variance analysis of actuals to forecast and budget, explain and investigate any major discrepancies, and understand key business drivers across all sites of the company.
• Participate in monthly close process (accruals, reviews, journal entries) and review meetings with business partners
• Act as liaison between the business and accounting groups.
• Identify business process improvement opportunities, develop solution options, engage management and stakeholders to align on decisions, implement approved plans, and revise operating procedures to reflect changes.
• Research and respond timely and accurately to business partner inquiries.
• Evaluate profit plans, operating records, and financial statements
• Prepare various presentations for various leadership teams
• Improve ERP and Business Planning Tool reporting by creating or streamlining existing reporting processes
• Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
• Complete ad hoc reports or analysis in support of M&A activities, Cytek leadership team, and special projects.
• Partner with stakeholders and assist in developing, communicating and achieving operating plans
• Other duties may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS :

The Sr. FP&A analyst who is a creative problem solver that can help us improve and transform our current FP&A tools and processes. You must be engaged, flexible, and have the ability to build relationships with internal / external customers and finance / non-finance business partners. You are expected to develop an in-depth knowledge of your customers to effectively support their business needs and provide accurate forecasts.

You must be highly motivated, curious, and technically proficient with a strong sense of ownership and business ethics to deliver quality work on a daily basis. We are looking for someone with a strong analytical background and strict attention to detail. You must be a proactive leader exhibiting strong influencing capabilities with business partners and a willingness to maintain open and transparent communication across the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Cytek is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.