Financial Analyst II

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Working Location: Nationwide; Massachusetts, Westborough </strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Workplace Flexibility: Remote</strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><em><span style="color:#08107b">For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​</span></em></strong></span><em><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="color:#08107b">​</span></strong></span></em></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline">​</span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:red">​</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose: </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="color:#08107b">Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. </span></strong></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Learn more about Life at Olympus: <a href="https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers">https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers</a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">.</span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Description</b></h2> </div><div><p>This role is responsible for performing financial and business analysis to track and report on the financial performance of the QARA and MSA business. This individual assists in performing reporting and consolidation activities for the month-end close, budgeting and forecasting processes to support the management of the financials. This role also analyzes and interprets financial data to build and communicate critical decision-driving reports for senior leadership.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Duties</b></h2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Assist in the consolidation of month-end close, forecast and budgeting processes for QARA and MSA functions.</li> <li>Partner with Global QARA Finance team to design, maintain, and execute effective calendars and regional input processes to collect regional financial data for Month-end close, forecast and budgeting processes.</li> <li>Assist in analyzing departmental operating expense results and variances to ensure accuracy as well as identify any emerging trends. Present and review results with Business Owners.</li> <li>Assist in the documentation of forecasting and budgeting process.</li> <li>Assist in the effective maintenance of the QARA / MSA headcount from financial perspective.</li> <li>Provide ad hoc analytical support as needed.</li> <li>All Other essential duties as directed.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Qualifications</b></h2> </div><div><p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA a plus) or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance or equivalent experience is preferred.</li> <li>Must have advanced PC skills (Excel Power Point Word) - ERP experience a plus but not required.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize job duties in an organized and efficient manner.</li> <li>Must have the ability to think critically and independently; produce high-quality work and adapt well to organizational changes.</li> <li>Must have the ability to work with large amounts of data, and maintain attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Why join Olympus?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Equitable Offerings you can count on:</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">24/7 Employee Assistance Program</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">12 Paid Holidays</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**</span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Connected Culture you can embrace:</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Employee Resource Groups</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs </span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Paid Educational Assistance</span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">*US Only</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Are you ready to be a part of our team?</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">Learn more about our benefits and incentives: <a href="https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks">https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks</a></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position is $68,481.00 - $92,449.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). This pay range represents the National Average of the range, and may vary depending on the location of the individual. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:#000000">At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.</span> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.</span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit </span></span></span><a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.olympusamerica.com/"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#0068b1">www.olympusamerica.com</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#444444">.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>You Belong at Olympus</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong><em>Applicants Requesting Accommodations: </em></strong>Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#08107b"><strong>Let’s realize your potential, together.</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.</span></span></span></p> <div> </div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Finance & Procurement</span></span> </span></p> </span>

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