Support topics related to performance controlling, particularly by conducting variance analyses
Identifying risks and opportunities, and developing practical recommendations for the Regional Management Team and Regional Finance Directors
Assist in preparing financial forecasts and the annual budget process
Support the transfer of relevant data to the respective financial reporting systems
Prepare management presentations, including delivering clear and comprehensive financial overviews
Actively promote the standardization of reporting landscape and processes
Encourage knowledge sharing and exchange within the Varian EMEA and Varian Finance community
Conduct ad-hoc analyses and create corresponding reports

Completed Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant first work experience in financial reporting, accounting, planning, or an equivalent area are also considered
Experience in developing, monitoring, and analyzing KPIs as well as preparing decision-relevant performance reports
Strong team spirit, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a high level of self-motivation and initiative
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comfort working with large data sets
Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP and BI systems such as SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or Jedox.
Willingness to take ownership, embrace new challenges, and actively seek out opportunities for improvement
Fluency in English and enthusiasm for working in an international, diverse team with stakeholders from different nationalities and backgrounds.

Financial Analyst, Business Performance Controlling

Key skills