FP&A Senior Functional Cost Analyst

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At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The FP&A Senior Functional Cost Analyst is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis of assigned global functional cost areas (e.g., G&A, IT, HR, Finance, Legal, HQ, or other centrally managed functions). The role partners closely with functional leaders to drive cost transparency, disciplined forecasting, and decision-oriented insights, ensuring alignment with financial targets and strategic priorities.

This position reports to the Finance Director, HQ FP&A and is part of the broader HQ FP&A organization located in Budapest, Hungary and will be an on-site role. 

What you will do:

• Support the monthly financial close process, including accruals, validation of actual results, variance analysis, system reconciliation, and compliance with SOX controls.
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and expense planning activities in collaboration with global business partners and cross-functional teams.
• Delivers actionable analytics, executive reports, and dashboards; tracks cost efficiency and savings to support performance management.
• Partner closely with the India COE team to provide insightful business analysis, ensure accurate cost accounting, and support financial decision-making. Serve as a trusted finance advisor to senior business leaders on budget management and forecasting activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by simplifying, standardizing, and automating financial processes, reporting, and day-to-day operations.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 4–5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, auditing, or other data-driven business roles.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, variance analysis and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Familiarity with ERP and FP&A systems (e.g., OneStream, Qlik, SAP, Oracle).
• Proactive, independent, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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