Senior Financial Analyst, International

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The Senior FP&A Analyst, International (HQ) is a core member of the International Finance team and acts as the analytical engine behind the consolidated view of the International business — EMEA, CALA, APAC and China.  The role owns the consolidation, integrity and analysis of International revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and headcount across the full planning cycle (monthly Latest Estimates, quarterly forecasts, Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan), and translates consolidated results into clear, decision-ready insight for International leadership and Corporate FP&A.  Beyond reporting, the role is expected to raise the standard of the function: strengthening data quality, standardising and automating recurring deliverables, and acting as a trusted partner and technical reference for the regional FP&A teams.  Reporting Line & Supervision   Supervision received   Reports directly to the Senior FP&A Manager, International, within the International Finance organisation led by the Senior Director of Finance, International.  Supervision exercised   No direct people management responsibility.  Functional leadership expected: provides instructions, templates, timelines, quality checks and analytical support to regional FP&A teams (EMEA, CALA, APAC, China) during forecast, budget and close cycles.  Acts as a mentor and technical reference for FP&A Analysts across the regions; may lead onboarding and upskilling on tools and processes.  Key Responsibilities   A. Planning, Forecasting & Consolidation   Coordinate and consolidate the International forecast cycles (F1–F4), Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan, including calendars, instructions, templates and submission deadlines for all regions.  Own the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of International submissions in OneStream, including data validation, intercompany and FX consistency checks, and reconciliation to Corporate reporting.  Consolidate and challenge regional inputs on revenue, standard margin, operating expenses, headcount and capital expenditure; ensure assumptions are documented and defensible.  Build and maintain the International risks & opportunities view, bridging forecast to forecast, forecast to budget and forecast to prior year.  B. Monthly Close, Reporting & Performance Analysis   Drive the monthly and quarterly close for International revenue and P&L, delivering variance analysis versus budget, latest estimate and prior year with clear identification of drivers.  Produce price, volume and mix analysis on revenue and standard margin, and explain margin rate movements in basis points by region and product line.  Monitor International operating expenses and headcount against commitments, flag deviations early and support corrective actions with the business.  Prepare the International reporting package and business review materials (Finance Reviews, MBR, Integrated Business Reviews), ensuring the narrative is concise, insight-led and aligned to Corporate deliverable requirements and deadlines.  C. Business Partnering   Act as the HQ point of contact for regional finance teams, International commercial and marketing leadership, and Corporate FP&A, ensuring consistent messaging on International performance.  Support business cases, product launch (NPI) economics, pricing analysis, market and distributor models, and other strategic initiatives with robust financial modelling.  Challenge constructively: question assumptions, test sensitivities and surface risks and opportunities before they become surprises.  D. Data, Analytics & Process Improvement   Develop, maintain and continuously improve Power BI dashboards and self-service analytics for International stakeholders.  Act as a technical subject matter expert for OneStream, Power BI, Excel (Power Query, advanced modelling) and source ERP/reporting systems; support data retrievals, report development and troubleshooting.  Identify and implement automation and standardisation opportunities across recurring reporting and forecasting workflows, creating capacity for higher value analysis.  Contribute to the documentation of International FP&A processes, templates and definitions to ensure consistency across regions.  Qualifications, Experience & Skills Education & technical background Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field required; MBA preferred, CPA/CFA or equivalent a plus. 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, business controlling or a comparable finance role. Proven experience in an international, multi-country or matrix organisation; healthcare, medical technology, life sciences or manufacturing environment is a strong plus. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (Power Query, pivot models, scenario analysis) required. Hands-on experience with consolidation and reporting platforms (OneStream, Hyperion, SAP, Oracle, Cognos or similar) and with Power BI or an equivalent BI tool. Solid understanding of P&L mechanics, gross margin build-up, price/volume/mix, FX effects and standard costing. Interpersonal & business skills Strong analytical mindset combined with the ability to distil complexity into a clear, executive-ready message. High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership, accountability and deadline discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages an advantage. Comfortable interacting across all levels of the organisation, from regional analysts to International and Corporate leader