Financial Accountant

Position Summary and Overview

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Financial Accountant for Leica Biosystems is responsible for consolidation reporting and ensuring consistency and compliance with all accounting and control practices. You will also play a role in global ad hoc projects as well as strengthening our existing financial control infrastructure.

You will be a part of the Global Corporate Team and report to the Senior Manager Controlling. If you thrive in a fast paced multifunctional, varied role and want to work to build a world-class Finance organization—read on.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

Manage the internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for Leica Biosystems, inclusive of:

• Preparation of a consolidated income statement and balance sheet for submission to the parent company in adherence with tight reporting deadlines.

• Calculation and analysis of various financial and operating statistics.

• Championing the Company’s continued financial stability through a focus on driving integrity in the closing process, internal controls and standardisation of processes across the organisation.

• Support the local finance teams with technical accounting and compliance guidance.

• Identifies, recommends, and actively participates in business process improvement opportunities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with Big 4 experience.

• External audit background.

• Knowledge and experience of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) advantageous but not essential.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and challenging deadlines.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Confidence to challenge processes, raise control issues and provide clarity around financial data.

Travel/Location of Travel, include approximate overnight stays per week

• Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<10%)

• This role shall be based in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including competitive salary, participation in bonus scheme, 6% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.