Senior Financial Analyst, Operations

Senior Financial Analyst

Hologic is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support operations FP&A, cost accounting, and financial systems. Our finance team is highly engaged and passionate in delivering critical business insights and information to their business partners.

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Business Partnership & Financial Planning
  • Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leaders to support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning activities.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational decision-making and drive business performance.
  • Validate, track, and report on cost savings initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Operations FP&A & Reporting
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPI reporting, and management commentary.
  • Monitor operating results and manufacturing performance, providing actionable recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
  • Support month-end close activities related to departmental budgets and operating expenses.
  • Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
    • Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing cost accounting, including purchase price variances (PPV), absorption variances, work order variances, and inventory accounting.
    • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
    • Assist with standard cost maintenance, annual cost roll processes, and inventory valuation activities.
    • Support internal and external audit requirements through effective controls and timely financial analyses.
• Financial Systems & Process Improvement
  • Utilize Oracle, Hyperion Planning/SmartView, Power BI, and other reporting tools to deliver timely and accurate financial information.
  • Drive process improvements and reporting automation to increase efficiency and enhance financial visibility.
  • Leverage ERP system knowledge and best practices to improve financial reporting, data integrity, and decision support.
• Communication & Leadership
  • Communicate financial results, risks, and opportunities clearly and effectively to business partners and leadership.
  • Support presentations and financial analyses for management and executive leadership teams.
  • Lead and participate in special projects, business case analyses, and other ad hoc financial initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and operational decision-making.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and standard costing.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interface with and present effectively to senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems and Hyperion Planning/SmartView, or similar tools.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• MBA or CPA a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in an Operations Finance or Cost Accounting Environment

The annualized base salary range for this role is $83,000 to $129,900 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Why Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

If you have the right skills and experience, apply today!