Sr. Financial Analyst(m/w/x)

# Sr. Financial Analyst **Estenfeld, Germany** | **Full time** Are you seeking a purposeful and rewarding career opportunity where you can truly make a difference? Join us and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Let's shape the future of healthcare together! At Clario, we are committed to delivering high-quality professional services for our customers and patients. Our finance team in Germany is expanding, and with big ambitions and a clear vision for the future, now is the perfect time to join us as a Senior Financial Analyst. **What we offer** * Flexible working hours and working time accounts to support the work-life balance * Hybrid work environment * Modern office building with an on-site canteen offering freshly cooked local dishes (with vegetarian option) * The office in Estenfeld is well connected to the transport network. Free onsite parking is available, and for public transport users, Clario pays the costs of a ticket for the WVV (Würzburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrs GmbH) * Support your professional development through internal and external training and certification programs * Company pension scheme * We have both social and wellness committees that organize parties, events and activities **What You Will Be Doing** Performance Optimization and Business Partnership * Serve as a key financial business partner to the executive and management teams for assigned segments. * Support the preparation of comprehensive forecasting and trend analysis reports. * Monitor performance indicators and identify trends to inform business leaders. * Investigate and explain material discrepancies to management and segment leaders. * Assist segment leaders in developing and managing budgets, comparing actual results to plan. * Contribute to cost model development to evaluate product- and department-level profit margins. * Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful ad hoc reports on financial and operational performance, as requested by management. Corporate Financial Analysis and Planning * Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence and analysis of potential targets. * Analyze pricing structures and pricing strategies for the company’s services. * Conduct profit margin analyses at the company, division, and project level. Change Management Support * Drive the successful execution of accounting and finance-related projects. * Provide financial support to the CFO to inform strategic decisions and operational planning. Quality and Standards * Understand and adhere to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Assist in developing and maintaining departmental policies and standards. Collaboration and Contribution * Collaborate with internal teams to identify and resolve issues. * Seek opportunities to improve processes and add value to the department and organization. * Support colleagues in achieving shared goals. * Perform additional duties as assigned. Technical and Industry Knowledge * Participate in relevant company-sponsored training to stay current with industry standards and best practices. **What we look for** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required * MBA / CPA a plus * 8+ years of progressive management experience in a financial planning and analysis environment required * Strong analytical skills * Previous experience with M&A transactions * Experience working with foreign currency accounting * Experience dealing with large data manipulation * Experience partnering with senior leadership to gather data needed for project completion * A strong initiative to take a new task and develop an organized plan to complete assigned projects * Strong to advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Access required * Working knowledge of FDA regulations preferred * Ability to work in group setting and independently; ability to adjust to changing priorities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent attention to detail and orientation toward meticulous work * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written * Strong documentation and organizational skills * Ability to project and maintain a professional and positive attitude At Clario, we put people first, always. We are united and driven by patients, committed to making a difference, and we are always looking for the best talent to help us transform lives. We value the contribution each of our people brings. It is only through our people that we can continue to innovate technology that will shape the future of clinical trials.