Job Description:

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Locations: Massy, FR or Leverkusen, DE or Namur, BE

The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in building the end-to-end processes to drive insights and analysis to enhance Reference Labs financial performance outside of North America.  This position will support financial planning, analysis, and performance reporting while providing compelling business insights to optimize resource allocation and support key initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in driving simplicity from the complex, navigating diverse sets of data, and an ability to create new reporting insights focused on the needs of the business vs. purely supporting financial reporting cycles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Operational Financial Management:

Support the financial business partnering for laboratory operations, creating the proper end to end process to report financial performance metrics, analyze cost structures, and track capital expenditures.Provide accurate and timely insights and information to key stakeholders, being a catalyst for change by bringing the outside in, having a financial perspective, and effectively framing issues.Navigate complex data sources being modern to the times by empowering the use of digital tools, working cross functionally, and visualizing data/providing story telling in an engaging way. Drive the finance digital agenda – moving from reporting to planning and insights.Assist the business to ensure proper project-specific financial planning, including ROI analysis, cost management, and resource allocation decisions.Responsibility for the preparation of Year-End Estimate financial forecasts for the business.  Analysis and review will include reconciliation to both Plan and prior year, as well as clear identification of potential risks and opportunities facing the business that is served. Leverage communication and storytelling skills to provide a clear link between the business drivers to the financial performance of the business.  Must be able to go “beyond the figures”.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for international laboratory operations.Support the development of new financial models to evaluate areas of waste, opportunities for improvement, and to guide the initiatives to drive financial performance of the laboratory teams.Support and partner closely with laboratory leadership to define and track project budgets and operational forecasts, ensuring fiscal discipline.Support long term planning (3+ years) collaborating with key business stakeholders and partners for the reference lab business.

Cost Management and Optimization:

Identify, quantify and track the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency opportunities.Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial impact of projects, new technologies, and process improvements.Communicate capital asset planning to relevant parties based on the long-term property strategy/annual budgets determined by Industrial Engineering and Engineering.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with a diverse set of cross functional teams in the areas of operations, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D to create valuable insights and analyses.Work collaboratively with the broader finance team regionally (EU/APAC) as well as globally to facilitate standardized processes, enhanced communication, and drive clarity on ways of working.  This includes providing an overview of business performance, insights behind the data, and identifying key actions for the regions.Be an active member of the SDx finance team and participate in high performing team collaboration.  Foster a broader network across finance within Mars to drive regional capability building and sharing of best practices.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.Proactively identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the organization.Actively uphold the company’s commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring alignment with organizational values and standards. Every associate has the responsibility to raise concerns, ask questions, and report violations of policies or standards, contributing to a culture of accountability and trust.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field.Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or business analysis.  Finance Business partnership experience preferred.High proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analytics.Expertise in leveraging ERP systems and financial tools, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated analytical and insights capabilities.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable outcomes.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.