Overview
As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing the quality of life. We’ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 11 000 employees (including more than 2000 employees in R&D) are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.
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As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker Corporation is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst of FP&A.Reporting directly to the Finance Business Partner, this EMEA-focused role will support the execution and continuous improvement of our forecasting and reporting processes. Working closely with Finance Directors, Business Partners, Corporate Finance, GBS Teams, and country and regional stakeholders, the Senior Financial Analyst will help strengthen finance & management reporting across country, regional, and global levels.This role is a key supporting function in consolidating, validating, and analyzing financial forecasts and operational reporting across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Bruker’s global standards, while driving efficiency and improvements in forecasting processes.
Responsibilities
Forecasting & Financial Insights
Support consolidation, validation, and integration of financial forecasts across multiple EMEA countries into a unified planning model.Analyze trends, variances, and key business drivers, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for the Finance Business Partner and country/regional leadership.Support the development of performance dashboards and standardized KPIs, leveraging BI tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI.Reporting & Planning Execution
Prepare and deliver regular management reporting packages, forecast updates, dashboards, and variance analyses for country, regional, and global stakeholders.Facilitate budgeting, planning, and forecasting cycles by coordinating information flow between EMEA countries, GBS teams, and Corporate Finance.Ensure accuracy and consistency of all reports and planning deliverables through thorough review and validation prior to submission.Data Integrity & Analytical Support
Perform routine data quality checks throughout forecast, budget, and month end processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.Investigate irregularities or data discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to maintainhigh standards of data integrity.Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic decision making and business performance discussions.Business Partnering & Cross Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Finance Directors, Business Partners, GBS centers, Corporate FP&A, and country finance teams to align forecasting and reporting requirements.Act as a key support line to Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders across EMEA, with exposure to global activities as the role evolves.Build strong working relationships to ensure timely inputs and a consistent forecasting approach across all countries.Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Support the standardization and enhancement of forecasting processes, tools, and templates across EMEA, with scalability toward global harmonization.Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and embed best practices in FP&A processes.Contribute to ongoing improvements of corporate level management reporting frameworks and planning methodologies.Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting required.3–5 years recent work experience in FP&A, Controlling, forecasting, financial planning within a multinational, matrix organization and shared service work setting required. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office(Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems including SAP and BPC; experience with SAP/S4 Hana is strongly preferred.Hands on working familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or SAC is an advantage. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information effectively. Hands on working knowledge of US GAAP, EMEA financial practices, and multi-country forecasting.Excellent communication abilities and proven success collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups. Highly organized, detail oriented, and effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Fluent written and spoken English. Knowledge of German or another EMEA language is a plus. Operates with a high standard of ethics, integrity, and professionalismProactive approach with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, global setting and to build positive work relationships. Ability to satisfactorily complete compliance and training requirements.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality results within tight deadlines. Demonstrated continuous improvement experience and approach, with focus on optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency.Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for domestic and international travel.May be required to pass security clearance investigation.Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and other protected characteristics.
Bruker offers a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity to learn and grow within an international and dynamic work environment.
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