Financial Analyst III, FP&A

Job Overview:

Covance is hiring a Financial Analyst III to join our dynamic team!  Get ready to redefine what’s possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Covance. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples’ lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you’ll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning. 

   Prepare robust business planning through accurate budgeting/forecasting Assist the preparation of financial plans to understand the drivers of revenues and costs Conduct monthly variance analyses Identify & lead process improvement Dynamic business partner who leverages relationships to drive financial planning Work with Controllership/Finance Shared Services to review and ensure the accuracy of financial reports Continuously seek new ways to leverage business data to offer fresh insights and aid decision making Other duties as assigned Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Related Field required Experience:3+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance Strong networking, team working and relationship management skills Strong business acumen; understands business implications of decisions Strong problem solving skills and sound judgement Supports and explains reasoning for decisions/recommendations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to perform advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint Proven ability to work independently Experience in a matrixed, multi-site, multinational environment strongly preferred Previous FP&A or corporate finance experience strongly preferred Experience in life sciences industry strongly preferred Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Essbase is strongly preferred