Senior Business Analyst

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for the financial analysis and support of Global Business Unit activities within the Company. These activities include budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and directing journal transactions, tracking P&L performance, and providing explanations, and providing strategic analytical/research support as needed. What You'll do as a Senior Business Analyst Business Strategy – 40% * Develop and execute, in coordination with the BU Controller, the annual Budgeting process and plan, as well as forecasting. * Assist with the preparation of the Annual Strategic Plan, with necessary financial and strategic analysis. * Assist in the preparation and review of financial analysis for the Business Unit, to support Business Development, Product Development, and Marketing and Sales Programs. Financial Accounting and Analysis – 40% * Independently review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profit margin results, providing explanations along with performance reporting. This would include pricing/new products analysis, trends, margin analysis, etc. * Function as back-up for the Business Unit Controller regarding the BU activities. * Review results with BU team members, working to identify issues and solutions. * Create, maintain, and produce daily/weekly/monthly financial and operational reports and packages. Create business unit scorecards and related executive presentations/monthly reports. * Active participation in oversight of the consolidation of monthly close for the business unit, coordinating re-class/correcting/necessary journal entries. * Partner with business team (marketing/sales/R&D/management) to identify and then create specialized reporting or data retrieval, needed for critical business decisions. * Measure actual performance results against forecast/plan/prior year and identify issues that require further action. Highlight areas of business unit underperformance and recommend solutions. * Create Business Unit capital requests, work with BU management team, and create business return analysis. * Create and maintain monthly reporting regarding capital spending within the business unit. * Coordinate with the BU Controller on issues/analytics/data manipulation as needed. * Utilize knowledge of internal systems to provide insightful, accurate and timely analytical information. * Independently identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve the financial performance of the business unit. * Independently identify opportunities to improve process flows related to the analytical procedures performed, including utilization of emerging technologies. * Develop and maintain procedural documentation, including database creation and maintenance, data entry rules, and reporting requirements. * Perform ad hoc reporting as requested for variety of needs throughout the Business Unit. * Support internal Customers across overall Healthcare (Products & Services) as required. Financial and Internal Controls – 20% * Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and policies. * Prepare and enter financial journal entries into the general ledger system in accordance with corporate policy. * Assure compliance with established SOX controls and provide suggestions for strengthening internal controls. The Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance * 5 + years of financial accounting, analysis, and reporting * Knowledge and demonstrated use of business reporting and financial systems (i.e. Oracle, Excel, Informatica, Cognos, Microsoft Access, etc.) * 3 years of experience applying knowledge of industry accepted accounting practices and SOX. * Strong resolution and critical thinking skills. * Strong analytical skills and business acumen. * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. * Advanced skill in manipulating large amounts of data into meaningful information. * Oracle Experience a big plus. * Experience in developing metrics. * Project management skills desired. * Ability to be an initiative-taker; excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. * Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously. * Customer service orientation is mandatory. * Ability to interact with all levels of management. What STERIS Offers At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. We share our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements. _Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:_ * Competitive Pay * Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays. * Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits * 401(k) with a company match * Long/Short term disability coverage * Parental Leave * Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance * Continued training and educations programs * Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career * #LI-KS1 #LI-Hybrid Pay range for this opportunity is $75,000-95,000. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc. STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours. 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