Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories.  The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing.  Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality.  We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA.  Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA.  Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

Prepares all reporting information. Performs financial analysis and participate in special projects for the research and development and digital solutions departments.  Represents the finance organization on various business teams contributing both financial and strategic support.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and prepare functional reporting package.
• Analyzes sales, gross margin, SG&A expenses and capital expenses by product line.
• Spearheads the preparation of the annual budgets.
• Ensures that investment model ("IRR") assumptions are current.
• Evaluates the profitability of new reagent rental deals.
• Ensures that reagent rental contracts are properly accounted for.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of gridline pricing, marketing programs and compensation plans.
• Interprets financial operating results and makes recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement.
• Proactively reengineers processes and procedures to reduce time/cost/rework and/or increase accuracy/quality.
• Continually enhances the quality, reliability and responsiveness of the information provided.
• Spearheads other financial projects as required for timely and effective decision making

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• Annual budgets

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Facility with spreadsheet analysis, Windows environments and mainframe or platform based software SAP experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; completion of a graduate program in accounting or finance preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional environment in an accounting or financial reporting position
• Strong working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial reporting

International Mobility Required:

• No

Travel Requirements: 

• <5% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.  Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com