Finance Manager, FP&A, Functions at Danaher Corporation

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree /MBA in finance and Accounting/CA /CMA/ICWA with 9+ years of progressive financial experience focused on providing budget, forecast, and business analysis support
Advanced Microsoft Excel (INDEX Match, AND, Xlookup, SUMIFS etc.) & financial modelling skills
Proficiency in financial systems & data visualization tools (Oracle, SAP S4/Hana, OneStream, Power BI, and Qlik preferred)
Strong technical, finance & analytical skills, with proven ability to understand and summarize large datasets into key takeaways and actions for the senior leadership team
Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives, and drive positive change
Analyzing & solving complex costs related problems/issues and ability to work in a highly matrix environment at all levels
Strong communication skills in leading stakeholders call independently and confident to challenge internal business partners

Responsibilities

Own and operationalize the monthly closing and forecast processes for select business functions, providing in-depth analytics and commentary of actual vs forecasted performance, and ensuring adherence to targets, highlighting potential overruns and trends
Apply zero based budgeting techniques & other best practices to drive continuous improvement in spending across functions
Facilitating headcount forecast and overall people cost analysis and proper cost allocation by cost centers
Support business function stakeholders with financial modeling and suggesting ways to be a more cost-effective function and help them with cost-control measures, if any. Also, supporting Purchase Requisitions tracking (iProcurement) and approvals
Drive standardization and process improvements in forecasting and reporting, including best practice sharing. Identify and resolve gaps in reporting which will value-add to the business
Serve as a trusted partner to business stakeholders and leaders, clearly communicating complex financial processes and results to non-financial audiences
Assist senior leadership with analytical requests or ad hoc reporting as required
Managing functional OPEX and headcount, supporting the Cytiva function organization with forecasting and budgeting, drive financial month end responsibilities, licenses costs tracking, tools and systems spend prioritization, and leading process improvement initiatives to streamline financial reporting

Skills

FP&A

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

OPEX Management

Headcount Planning

Month End Close

Financial Analytics

Process Improvement

Financial Reporting

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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