Finance Partner

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**Job Description Summary**:
The primary function of the Finance Partner will be to provide insightful analysis and financial support to our Supply Chain team as well BD Boisciences team. As a member of the Finance Team, the Finance Partner is expected to support other Finance associates when required. These key responsibilities will require a collaborative approach across Finance, Sales, Marketing and IT, both locally and regionally.

**Forecasting, Planning and Analysis**
- Partner with Supply Chain team to do the planning and monthly analysis and report requirements
- Partner with BDB business unit in planning and monthly actuals
- Involve in annual product costing review exercise
- Prepare required templates and analysis for BDX consolidation of Projections, Annual Strategic Review and Budget
- Prepare, coordinate, and submit required supporting data and schedules to Regional Finance on a timely manner
- Support FP&A Manager in control and analysing of non-business actual expenses versus expectation and provision of commentaries

**Supports the FP&A Team**
- Produce and collate management report to management to understand actual performance versus budget and projection
- Provide support to other FP&A members, including acting as a backup.
- Other ad-hoc Finance tasks as requested by FP&A Manager and Finance Director

**Relationship with Regional Office and Genpac**
- Foster a close and positive relationship with Regional Finance and Genpac
- "Point person" for Regional Finance and Genpac in answering queries / requests for information

**Systems and Procedures & Process Improvement**
- Refine and further develop reporting and forecasting tools to enhance accuracy and eliminate manual input
- Utilise relevant existing systems and procedures.
- Learn and development knowledge in adopting new Financial planning tools
- Work with the Finance Team and with IT to enhance systems usage within the area.

**Knowledge & Experience**:

- Tertiary degree in a Finance related field.
- Medtech, Pharmaceutical or FMCG experience desirable.
- 4-6 years overall finance work experience with at least 1 year in a similar role in a medium sized multinational organisation.
- Experience working with SAP, BPC and Power BI
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Proven strong analytical skills to be able to identify and articulate business issues or opportunities on a timely basis.
- Proven strong communication skills across a broad spectrum of business partners.
- "Hands-on" knowledge of budgeting and forecast tools tailored to meet business needs.
- "Hands-on" experience of designing and implementing business reporting mode.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation and critical thinking skills
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate data and information into meaningful business insights
- Proactive approach to issue resolution
- Continuous improvement mindset and proactive thinking
- IT system skills
- Results orientated, with an ability to meet strict deadlines
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

**Required Skills**:
Optional Skills

**Primary Work Location**: AUS Sydney - North Ryde

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