Barden are partnering with a world-leading healthcare and life sciences organisation to recruit a Financial Analyst to join their EMEA Operations Finance team. This is a high-visibility role offering strong exposure to senior leadership, regional stakeholders, and key business decision-making across multiple markets.

The role

As a key member of the EMEA Finance team, you will play a central role in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and commercial analysis, partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A and Commercial Finance teams.

You'll be responsible for turning complex financial data into meaningful business insights, supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packs for senior leadership.
Deliver budgets, forecasts and latest estimates across EMEA markets.
Partner with operational leadership teams to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
Analyse financial performance, variances and key business drivers.
Support investment reviews and working capital optimisation initiatives.
Ensure accuracy of intercompany charges, allocations and accruals.
Develop insightful dashboards and reporting tools to support business decisions.
Collaborate with global finance functions to maintain high-quality financial data.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and enhanced reporting capabilities.
Support audit activities, compliance requirements and internal controls.
Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and Tax functions.

About You

Qualified accountant or finance professional with strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Experience with ERP and reporting systems such as SAP, Anaplan or similar.

Power BI and/or Alteryx experience would be highly advantageous.

Strong financial planning, forecasting and reporting experience.

Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Naturally curious, proactive and focused on continuous improvement.

Able to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

Interested in leveraging digital technologies, automation and AI tools to improve processes and decision-making.

The role

You'll be responsible for turning complex financial data into meaningful business insights, supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reporting packs for senior leadership.
Deliver budgets, forecasts and latest estimates across EMEA markets.
Partner with operational leadership teams to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.
Analyse financial performance, variances and key business drivers.
Support investment reviews and working capital optimisation initiatives.
Ensure accuracy of intercompany charges, allocations and accruals.
Develop insightful dashboards and reporting tools to support business decisions.
Collaborate with global finance functions to maintain high-quality financial data.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and enhanced reporting capabilities.
Support audit activities, compliance requirements and internal controls.
Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial and Tax functions.