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 DescriptionPosition Summary
LGC is looking for a dedicated and motivated Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our team in Bury, UK. You will provide crucial analysis and insight to our commercial leadership team, supporting our mission of "Science for a Safer World". Reporting to the Revenue Controller and VP Commercial – EMEA, you will optimize decision-making in our life sciences group.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Own daily revenue reporting and weekly roll-up of global revenue submissions, presenting figures to SLT and EVP of Standards Division, and challenging Commercial VPs on their numbers.
- Coordinate month-end revenue reporting for MBR.
- Conduct monthly P&L review of commercial OPEX perimeter for the Commercial EMEA team.
- Drive an improved understanding of our complex global order book, specifically to "walk" our order book positions to improve revenue realization.
- Evaluate commercial sales incentive structures and incorporate them into the commission plan to establish targets aligned with achieving the Standards Revenue Budget.
- Deliver financial MI (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually).
- Collaborate with the commercial leadership team to offer valuable analysis and insights to encourage informed decision-making.
- Consolidate, manage, and deliver annual Budgets, Quarterly Forecasting, and rolling monthly forecast compilation while ensuring standard procedures are in place.
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications
- Advanced Excel Skills are essential.
- Demonstrated interest in occasional international travel and a dynamic business environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced (but highly rewarding) environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting commercial functions in a complex international manufacturing environment.
- Flexible work environment.
- Hybrid work environment (50% office-based).
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
- Experience with Tableau (Creator license i.e., Desktop) preferred but not required.
Essential
- Highly motivated self-starter with a hands-on approach.
- Outstanding problem-solving, decision-making, and influencing skills.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to build and maintain solid relationships internally and externally.
- Strong desire to progress their career and support the development of others.
- Openness to proactively take the lead and adjust to a dynamic commercial environment.
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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