Finance Analyst

Description Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Responsible for analysis and evaluation of user business problems and development of business system or process recommendations to meet requirements, including problem definition, evaluation of requirements, and implementation of systems/processes.May participate in business systems planning to define or upgrade business applications or functional solutions. May serve as business liaison to IT.This role may involve a significant amount of project management. Project management responsibilities include managing internal non-technical business projects from initiation through completion. Leads project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, issue resolution and delivery of results. Interprets requirements, identifies project scope, plans and directs schedules, monitors project budgets, assigns tasks and tracks performance and milestone achievement Recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, resource additions or scope changes. Financial analyst managing critical reports/ processes like Orders, Backlog, Cash Flow hedging adjustment process, ASP & Standard margin walk, Revenue by End Market and Currency. This position will also require partnering with finance stakeholders and FP&A supporting them with detailed analysis and facilitating in better decision-making process.Ensures effective communication across teams/functions. Keeps management informed of progress, key issues and changes which may impact the business. Requires people and resource management through others and may include leading third-party resources.Determines and develops approaches to business system/process assignmentsLeads business process-related projects requiring coordination with other functionsSolves a broad range of system and/or workflow problems of varying scope and complexity Specific responsibilities for Financial Analyst will include: - Perform financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting and operational metrics tracking Report on financial performance and preparation for regular leadership reviews Analyze past results, perform variance analysis with plans and forecast, identify trends, and make recommendations to stakeholders for improvements for improvised decision making Identify and drive process improvements including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, excel summary and narratives Strong accounting knowledge with the understanding of accruals, reconciliation & GL analysis Qualifications Chartered Accountant, master’s degree or equivalent with typically 6+ years relevant experience Proficiency with MS Excel. Functional knowledge of systems like SAP, Essbase, HANA will be an added advantage Strong interpersonal skills including written, oral and presentation Ability to work and communicate effectively with Senior Management/Executives Strong team player, analytical skills and ability to work independently with business acumen Strong customer-focus and results orientation Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: NoShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Finance