Sr. FP&A Analyst

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Molecular Devices, 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. Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Sr. FP&A Analyst is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and cost controlling activities for global manufacturing organizations (US, Austria, PRC) . This position reports to the Finance Director , Global Operation and is part of the Global Operations Finance team located in Shanghai and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Perform monthly cost variance analysis including PPV, work order variance, and labor/absorption efficiency for 3 manufacturing sites Monitor inventory movements and cost trends , and provide insights on inventory MOM outlook and forecast vs. actual Consolidate monthly manufacturing OVH forecast and annual budget for global manufacturing sites , provide overview. Partner with US, Austria, and PRC Finance and Operations teams on product costing , inventory management , and E&O provisions . Support Freight/tariff analysis and provide timely reports on cost changes Analyze Support business case and scenario analysis for growth projects and operational initiatives Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and other tasks assigned The essential requirements of the job include: Over 3 years in finance, with strong exposure to manufacturing finance / FP&A / cost controlling Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field Strong business partnering mindset with ability to collaborate across regions Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Fluent English is required as the working language It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Oracle, HFM or Onestream experience CPA/ACCA is plus Molecular Devices, 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 . 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 .