Senior Analyst, Cost & Inventory Control

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary

The Senior Analyst, Cost & Inventory Control is responsible for supporting the Cost Controlling Manager Diagnostic Finance in the cost controlling function of Grifols Diagnostic Solutions (GDS) San Diego plant. This will include budgeting, product costing and manufacturing variance analysis. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will provide Financial Planning & Analysis support to the Facilities and Procurement organizations of GDS. This is a hybrid opportunity in San Diego, CA. 

Responsibilities

Cost Controlling of GDS San Diego Plant

• Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to manage process in the product standard cost development during annual budget and mid-year forecast processes
•  Lead and execute annual updating of Raw material pricing in SAP with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team.
• Implement and manage process of the creation of Accounting and Costing views of Raw Materials in SAP
• Lead preparation of mid-month production order variance reporting
• Coordinate production order monthly meetings with Manufacturing/SCM/Finance and assist Senior Manager in preparation of the final monthly Production Order Variance reporting to Industrial Management team. Including but not limited to, detailed review of individual production orders and variances; understanding product yield variations and risk to commercial production plans; review of volume variance by department for reasonableness.
• Close interaction with Manufacturing and Production Planning to ensure SAP Master Data related to cost controlling are accurate and up to date (Bill of Material, Routings)
• Act as additional Subject Matter Expert for EMV Diagnostic Industrial cost controlling team for areas including analysis of manufacturing variances and product costing in SAP
• Reporting of monthly antigen production and variances to budget

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support GDS Facilities organization in Emeryville and San Diego, as well as the Procurement department.
• Coordinate annual Budget and Mid-Year Forecast planning and preparation.
• Provide analysis and monthly reviews of the financial results versus the annual budget and latest forecast to Industrial management.
• Own the month-end close activities, including accrual coordination and journal entry preparation.

Financial Systems

• Proactively identify and drive through efficiencies and quality improvements with respect to capturing, analyzing and reporting financial data.
• Work with Industrial Finance team and IT teams to ensure systems are configured to meeting the changing structure of the business unit.

General

• Support Sr. Manager to provide ad hoc financial support to Diagnostic Industrial management team.
• Support Dx Industrial Finance initiatives and actively participate global Industrial Finance meetings.
• Continually improve the quality of support provided by the Dx Industrial Finance function.

Additional Responsibilities:

Required to consistently prioritize multiple activities, develop a quick understanding of the Company’s operations, decision making structures and culture to make sound judgments and recommendations with a sense of controlled urgency.  Deals with multiple departments, and levels of management and will require analytical and problem solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• SAP experience and Cost accounting required
• Inventory experience
• Industry knowledge and experience
• Experience working with internal customers
• Highly motivated with an inquisitive/curious nature
• Solid analytical and presentation skills
• Strong financial planning and organizational skills
• Works well in the fast paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Advance proficiency in MS Office suite programs (Excel and Powerpoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Masters or CPA preferred

Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably with experience within a pharmaceutical organization

Equivalency

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typically requires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Occupation Demands

Occupational Demands Form # 3:  Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for  6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

Pay Scale

The estimated pay scale for this Senior Analyst, Cost & Inventory Control role based in San Diego, CA, is $97,809.80 to $146,714.70 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

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Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrests or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-San Diego:USSDW - San Diego CA - Willow Ct Mfg 

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