Financial Analyst

Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care, dedicated to helping people hear and be heard. The Financial Analyst role involves conducting variance and trend analyses, preparing budgets, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand forecast drivers and performance results.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in preparing revenue and CoGS budgets by gathering inputs, updating models, and ensuring data accuracy in the Planning system
• Assist in monthly IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and demand planning system review activities by updating forecast data and preparing summary materials to help ensure alignment between revenue and demand forecasts
• Prepare recurring monthly reports to highlight trends, variances, and potential forecast impacts. Perform initial analysis and escalate significant findings to management. Understand market dynamics and synthesize impact to forecasts
• Conduct variance and trend analyses to help understand drivers behind performance results, collaborating with business partners and senior planning team members to gather relevant context
• Partner with Cochlear subsidiary leadership and Controller's team to support and load the respective budget and reforecasts
• Perform ad-hoc related analysis and tasks, as needed

Skills

• 1-3+ years of experience
• Strong computer skills with experience in various software packages, including Microsoft Suite and web based applications
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment and balance / manage multiple, changing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills, and an ability to adjust communication and messaging to fit the audience
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3+ Years of Experience
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of business models and drivers
• Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity; ability to meet deadlines and re-prioritize as directed
• Knowledge of SAP and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) helpful but not required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(K) matching with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Pet insurance

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