Lead Financial Analyst; US Business Unit

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Location:
Libertyville
Department:
Finance

Summary

The Lead Financial Analyst serves as a strategic business partner to assigned business units, providing data-driven insights that support performance and alignment with company strategic objectives. The role delivers financial and business analytical support across strategic planning, annual operating planning, pricing, product flow, and key business analyses. This position collaborates cross-functionally with global and local marketing, market access, product development, sales, operations, legal, and finance teams to ensure consistent, high-quality financial insights and decision support.

Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to come into the office in Libertyville, IL a minimum of 4 days per week. Sponsorship to work in the US is not available at this time. Relocation is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leadership to enable informed decision-making through consistent analysis and insights.
• Lead monthly review meetings to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure business progress.
• Provide insights into the market and business environment.
• Use emerging technologies to develop innovative financial solutions.
• Lead monthly close reporting processes and monthly management reviews.
• Conduct financial analysis to interpret data and guide management decisions.
• Standardize financial reporting processes and templates.
• Analyze expenses and provide consolidated explanations for leadership.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L reports.
• Lead annual planning processes including AOP and projections.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to compliance and accounting controls.
• Support ad-hoc reporting, including enhancements using Excel and Power BI.
• Develop process improvements through automation and advanced analytics.
• Support cross-functional and global projects.
• Assist team members with day-to-day responsibilities and serve as a trusted resource.
• Partner with Accounting/CoE teams to ensure accurate month-end close.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying process improvements or automation opportunities.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive information.
• Travel frequently, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.

Education & Work Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 8-12 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• CPA or Master's degree in Finance preferred.
• Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
• Experience supporting a Sales Business Unit
• Modeling and sales forecasting experience
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Power BI, Power Query, and other advanced analytics tools.
• Experience with SAP and BPC.

Competencies

• Be Agile
  - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric
  - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused
  - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven
  - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders' Legacy, Our Noble Purpose
  - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, and generous retirement savings.

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96,000 - $140,000 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister Corporate Bonus Plan.
• The Company's health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company's 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants "safe harbor" matching contributions.

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials…