Senior Finance Manager, Commercial at Danaher Corporation

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, BioprocessIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficient in China GAAP; US GAAP desirable; CPA/AICPA/professional qualification preferred
  • University degree in finance or accounting
  • Around 8-15 years’ experience in accounting, finance position, and worked in an international business
  • Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and Mandarin for both written and verbal
  • Strong ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner
  • Demonstrated ability to liaise with business leaders and colleagues at all levels in cross-functional environment
  • Experiences in related business preferred
  • Committed person, and accountable for the deliverables
  • Be positive and be passionate
  • Eager to learn new things and willing to take challenges

Responsibilities

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and periodic performance reviews with variance analysis and actionable insights
  • Drive profitable growth in the region by providing analysis of results and identifying & tracking key metrics while advising on the risks and opportunities, as well as recommending actions
  • Support commercial organization for customer negotiations, e.g. CCAP review, deal change and rebate by providing financial insights
  • Utilize AI tools to work closely with cross functions to assess specific market needs, product pricing, market share vs competitors, and deliver value-adding commercial analyses to optimize customer strategies, investment decisions, and resource allocation for localization projects
  • Provide financial oversight for the Beijing PBB plant, delivering insights to drive cost reduction, enhance efficiency, and optimize operational performance
  • Leverage AI and big data tools to drive digital transformation in finance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisPerformance ReviewsProfitability AnalysisKey Metrics TrackingRisk AssessmentCustomer NegotiationsCCAP ReviewDeal StructuringRebate Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Senior Finance Manager role?

The position is located in Shanghai, China, and is part of the Cytiva China Finance team.

What are the essential requirements for this position?

Candidates need proficiency in China GAAP (US GAAP desirable), a university degree in finance or accounting, 8-15 years of experience in accounting or finance in an international business, strong analytical skills linking financial results to operational drivers, and excellent communication skills with fluency in English.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Cytiva?

Cytiva fosters a culture of belonging where unique viewpoints matter, with a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact, continuous improvement via the Danaher Business System, and caring for each other, customers, and patients.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 8-15 years in accounting or finance within an international business, proficiency in China GAAP, strong analytical skills to link financial results to operations, and excellent communication with English fluency.

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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