LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 170 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials, analytical standards, research chemicals and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of Science for a Safer World.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented, highly motivated Commercial Finance Business Partner to support our Science for a Safer World mission. Reporting to the Revenue Controller as Finance Business Partner – Commercial you will be responsible for providing analysis and insight to support optimized decision making to our commercial leadership team in LGC Standards. This is a ‘hands on’ role in a large, international, multi-functional division of a market leading life sciences group. This role requires control-based accounting skills with emphasis on business partnering to commercially focused Divisional Head of Finance and our commercial leaders (Sales & Marketing) in the Standards Leadership Team (SLT). There will also be a need to deputize for the Revenue Controller in meetings with Senior Management, so demands strong influencing skills & the gravitas to develop relationships with key decision-makers in the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end revenue reporting for the Monthly Business Review (MBR).
- Conduct detailed P&L reviews of commercial operating expenses across Global Marketing, Americas, China, and the rest of APAC.
- Drive enhanced understanding of the global order book by performing monthly Order Book Walks.
- Translate order book positions into actionable insights to support accurate revenue realization.
- Evaluate the commercial sales incentive structure and contribute to the design of commission plans.
- Support the setting of growth-oriented targets aligned with revenue budget objectives.
- Own the delivery of financial MI across various timeframes (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually).
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with the commercial leadership team to provide value-added financial analysis and strategic challenge.
- Support informed decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Lead the consolidation and delivery of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling monthly forecasts.
- Implement and maintain best practice processes to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Provide financial support for ad hoc analysis and project-based initiatives as required.
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience supporting commercial functions in a complex international manufacturing environment.
- MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
- Advanced Excel Skills a necessity.
- Experience with Tableau (Creator license i.e. Desktop) preferred but not required.
Behaviors & Competencies Required
- Appetite for some international travel and fast paced commercial culture.
- Ability to cope in a demanding, high pressure (but very rewarding) environment.
- Highly motivated ‘self-starter’ individual with a hands-on approach
- Problem Solver, Decision Maker, Influencer
- Excellent verbal and communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to build and maintain solid relationships internally and externally
- Appetite to progress their careers and others (potential to develop in role)
- Willingness to take initiative
Work arrangement
- Hybrid work environment (50% office based)
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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