FINANCIAL ANALYST   (M/F)

About our client:
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of biomedical testing instrument systems, tests and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes. With more than 11,000 employees throughout the world makes Beckman Coulter a world leader in providing systems that simplify and automate laboratory processes used in all phases of the battle against disease. Beckman Coulter designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of laboratory systems consisting of instruments, chemistries, software, and supplies that meet a variety of laboratory needs. Beckman Coulter has more than 200,000 instrument systems in place in 130 countries on five continents. Annual sales totaled $3.1 billion in 2008.
Beckman Coulter Sweden was founded in 1979 with direct sales in Sweden operating through distributors in Finland, Norway and Denmark. The Nordic head office is located in Bromma with a country office in Helsinki and one planned for Copenhagen.

On behalf of our client we are now searching for a Financial Analyst to be placed in Bromma, reporting to the Nordic Financial Controller.

Description:
- Provide analytical and decision support to management
- Developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, analysis and control, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Provide analytical support for major business decisions, and perform financial research and in the areas of rate return, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and currency exposure, economic and political risk
- Support management with financial accounting by interpreting and maintaining general accounting systems for a Nordic Region subsidiary
- Prepare journal entries, maintaining and reconcile ledger accounts; provides records of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions; balances books periodically; prepares government filings and ensure proper information is maintained for historical purposes

Candidate profile:
- University graduate with degree in Economics, Accounting or Finance
- At least 2 years experience within audit, preferably from Big 4
- Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
- Driven, analytical and ability to communicate at different levels
- Self sufficient, proactive, autonomous and able to communicate effective with all levels of the organisation
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken (Finish and Danish is a plus)

What's on offer:
Why not consider becoming a part of a company that makes a difference in saving and improving the quality of lives around the world? Please send in your CV in english as soon as possible! Responsible consultant: Anna Lindqvist