Business/Sales Analyst

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies offering analytical testing services. This Business/Sales Analyst position reports directly to the President and contributes to financial strategy and analysis, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust accounting operations and sound internal controls. The role drives timely, compliant month-end close, maintains strong financial systems and provides financial insights to leadership. It is hands-on and requires a strong command of accounting principles, reporting requirements and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations, month-end and year-end close in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Lead business unit budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, aligning financial plans with actual performance
• Manage and implement internal controls and compliance requirements
• Improve financial processes, reporting structures and ERP usage, and drive process automation and system enhancements
• Partner with senior leadership on actionable financial insights and recommendations
• Monitor key metrics, highlight risks and variances, and recommend cost-saving or profitability-improvement strategies
• Support local accounting functions such as billing, collections and accounts payable
• Create and lead the financial strategic planning process for the business unit, and serve as project leader for high-level financial reporting assignments

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus
• At least 2 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including a leadership role
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to turn financial results into clear business insights
• Detail-oriented, analytical and self-motivated, with a drive to improve processes

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of financial analysis
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel
• Familiarity with financial planning, budgeting and forecasting

What we offer

• Full-time benefits including health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance
• RRSP with a 3% company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off