Position Summary
The placements student will provide support to both the local BU finance team and global corporate team over a fixed term of 12 months. The time spent with the local BU team will focus on AP/AR, compliance, and project work, while the corporate team workload will involve FP&A, business partnering and controlling.
Major Responsibilities (Advanced Staining Reagents BU)
* Processing of AP invoices including three‑way match.
* Review and document aged items, including partnering with requisitioners to resolve quantity and price discrepancies.
* Assist with financial forecasting and preparation of monthly variance analysis.
* Prepare journals and reports to support month‑end close.
* Complete SOX testing and follow up to ensure that any remediation action plans are closed out in a timely manner.
* Ad‑hoc project work to be defined during the placement.
Major Responsibilities (Corporate Finance)
* Support Corporate Function leaders with ad‑hoc financial analysis, forecast preparation and variance analysis.
* Assist with Balance Sheet Review (mini‑audits).
* Completion of monthly financial and operating statistics for reporting to DHR corporate.
* Drafting and improving Standard Operating Procedure documentation for core financial processes.
* Assist with global standardisation projects as assigned.
* Prepare global variance analysis for P&L / Working capital items.
Skills
* Strong cross‑functional relationships and ability to operate within a dynamic fast‑paced environment, including working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
* Experience in taking initiative and driving continuous improvement.
* Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Excel.
Competencies/Behaviours
* Organised and able to work effectively to deadlines.
* High level of initiative, self‑motivation, and energy with the capability to work well across different levels of the organisation.
* Diligent and detail‑driven.
Education
* The ideal candidate will be working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance (or related subject).
Travel
Travel expectations within this role are minimal.
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