Global Information Systems Financial Analyst

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Job Summary:

Primary responsibility is to support Global Information Services leadership and Finance management teams providing financial analysis. This includes the production and interpretation/evaluation of periodic financial reports, partnering with accounting to support maintenance and control of an adequate system of accounting records, production of forecast/budget reports, monitoring of performance and operational reports together with strong analytical support and input to business decision.  Development of and compliance with Cooper’s internal control procedures and practices. 

• Provide reports to Cooper IS management for capital projects and capex, comparing with Budget and Forecast. This includes both CooperVision and CooperSurgical divisions.
• Maintain capital project controls and monitor project spending to the approved amount for both global and regional sites, including UK capital for cash flow reporting.
• Own the capital expenditure approval process and ensure compliance with company’s policy.
• Provide financial analysis for key Global IS initiatives.
• Maintain the Opex Budget/Forecast model, keeping updated as part of month end close.
• Partner with accounting for journal entries, project CIP review, lease reporting, and IS capital labor reporting.
• Update monthly Cognos GL report for the IS finance team.
• Ensure accurate reporting of Budget and Forecast to Corporate/Division HQ in EPM and Adaptive systems.
• Support regional management with the Budget/Forecast preparation for Capital and Opex submissions as required.
• Maintain the Headcount planner including coordination for regional site resources, as well as gathering/storing headcount rosters.
• Provide strong Opex analytical support and comments for deviations from operational plans to the Operations Systems VP
• Monitor the expenses with Professional Services, licensing, and maintenance, providing meaningful comments for variations against Budget and Forecast.
• Transition budget and forecast responsibilities from CVI Operations site finance into this role.

Travel Requirements:

No travel requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid knowledge in Financial Planning Analysis and Accounting.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft apps, mainly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to details.
• Strong communication skills.
• Hands on approach
• Strong teamwork competencies.
• Able to plan own schedule.
• Able to effectively partner with different functional and business teams.
• Strong problem-solving competence.
• Innovative thinker who is positive, proactive and readily embraces changes

Work Environment:

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer Occasionally lift to 35 Kilograms

Experience:

• 3-5 years working in a FP&A or Finance Analyst role.
• Solid experience with FP&A and Accounting routines.
• Information Services Budgeting/Forecasting experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related
• CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $62,825.00 and $83,767.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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