Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst will take ownership of the financial health of our organization, working directly with senior management to analyze key metrics, develop robust financial models, and create strategies that drive sustainable growth. This role requires a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to build and manage a structured collections process to ensure timely payment from our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for accuracy and insights.Generate regular reporting on operational and financial KPIs, highlighting trends and opportunities for improvement.Conduct variance analysis to identify deviations from budgets and forecasts; propose corrective measures.Budgeting & Forecasting:Lead the annual budgeting process, working with department heads to develop realistic, data-driven budgets and ensure alignment with strategic goals.Build and maintain financial models to project cash flow, revenue, and profitability; monitor performance against these forecasts.Business Partnering & Strategic Support:Collaborate across business segments and functions to provide financial guidance on key business decisions and initiatives.Build relationships across centralized functions and group accounting to ensure proper reporting and financial managementPerform in-depth profitability and cost analyses to identify cost savings, process improvements, and investment opportunities.Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership, contributing to long-term strategic planning.Manage payables:Ensure invoices are applied correctly and in a timely manner.Ensure proper coding, working closely with those putting in POs.Collections & Receivables Management:Develop and implement a structured collections process to ensure timely invoicing and payment from clients.Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively address outstanding balances; work closely with internal stakeholders and clients to resolve billing discrepancies.Track and report on cash flow impacts related to outstanding invoices and develop strategies to mitigate risks.Process Improvement & Policy Development:Identify and recommend process improvements in financial operations, including billing, collections, and reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy.Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies; recommend and implement internal controls where needed.Ad Hoc Projects & Leadership:Support special projects such as financial system implementations, mergers/acquisitions, or cost optimization initiatives.

QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.Experience: 4-6+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and/or accounting. Experience in a client services or laboratory environment is a plus.Technical Skills:Proficiency with financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, PowerBI).Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Oracle, Coupa, GreatPlains) and ERP systems.Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.Collections Expertise: Demonstrated ability to set up or improve a collections process, resolve overdue payments, and manage client billing cycles.Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong quantitative and analytical skills; can translate data into actionable recommendations.  Entrepreneurial problem solver who finds a way to get things done.Communication & Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some weekend required overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within commutable distance to San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $70K - $95K 

Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.

Life and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidays

 

What Happens Next
 
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
Your data 
 
As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
 
Closing Date
 
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

 

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.