Global Financial Analyst (Contract/Temp)

Lifescan

3d•Remote

About The Position

This role serves as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, including the CFO, CEO, Global Leadership Team (GLT), and Board, delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making. The position is responsible for analyzing global financial performance across key statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), evaluating results against forecasts and plans, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Requirements

Strong understanding of business finance and analytics.
Extensive experience in financial modeling, particularly three-statement forecasting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Executive presence, ability to work with and present to leadership team and Board.
Great interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Expert in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with Hyperion Essbase is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in finance, computer science, or related business field is required.
Minimum of two years’ experience in investment banking, private equity or top tier consulting or similar field is required.

Responsibilities

Partnering with LifeScan Management team members and our Board, analyzing and presenting worldwide results to CFO, CEO, and Global Leadership Team (GLT) with emphasis on three statement financials: P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
Analyzing past and current financial performance data.
Assessing financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Preparing, analyzing, and driving financial analysis for the LifeScan GLT and Board including financial forecasts, forecast updates, meetings decks / analyses and financial scorecards.
Ensuring reasonableness and accuracy of financial data and analysis reported to organization through existing and new systems.
Analyzing financial results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending improvements to management.
Recommending actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
Establishing and maintaining strong business partnerships and cross-functional relationships.
Addressing ad-hoc requests & projects.
Increasing productivity by developing automated accounting applications and coordinating information requirements.
Protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing results as needed.