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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments · 4 weeks ago

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is a leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and environmental monitoring systems. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance tracking for their U.S. headquarters and subsidiaries, while providing insights to support data-informed decisions.

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Responsibilities

Lead semi-annual budgeting cycles in collaboration with department leaders

Analyze and report budget vs. actuals; identify variances and suggest corrective actions

Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI) and management reports

Create consolidated financial reports across all U.S. operations and subsidiaries

Support ongoing forecasting activities to refine business outlooks

Deliver ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis for leadership and strategic planning

Partner with accounting during quarterly closes to ensure timely, accurate data

Assist with internal/external financial reporting, including to Shimadzu Corporation in Japan

Qualification

Financial PlanningAnalysisBudgetingPower BIExcelERP experienceAnalytical skillsThought provokingMultinational experienceCPAMBACommunication skillsPresentation skillsDetail orientedInnovative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

5+ years of experience in FP&A or business analysis

Proficiency in Excel and Power BI required

Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

Preferred

Experience working in multinational or cross-cultural environments preferred

ERP experience (e.g., Great Plains, SAP) a plus

CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus, but not required

Familiarity with Japanese business culture is helpful but not necessary

Computer- Great Plains: Advanced

MBA

CPA

Benefits

Competitive Compensation – Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary

Retirement Benefits – Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program

Professional Growth – Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development

Health Benefits – Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts

Work-Life Balance – Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan

Education – Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels

Insurance Perks – Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs

Work Flexibility – Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!

Employee Engagement – Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development

This full-time, exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days).

After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums.

Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.