Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis at Danaher in Brea, CA

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Location: Brea, California, United States Bring more to life. ​Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead the team responsible for partnering with the sales team to grow revenue, win profitable and strategic business, and achieve our financial goals. You will be responsible for supporting field sales personnel with profitability analysis, deal structure, pricing impacts, and general business support activities to drive profitable growth. This position reports to the Sr. Director Finance and is part of the North America Commercial Operations finance team located in Brea, CA and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead and develop a team of three analysts, driving engagement, performance, career growth, and a culture of continuous improvement. Build and maintain training and onboarding resources while coaching analysts in deal evaluation, financial modeling, and effective cross‑functional communication. Leverage financial modeling systems to monitor pricing performance, identify pricing opportunities, and inform data‑driven business decisions. Partner closely with Commercial teams to evaluate project opportunities and develop financially viable solutions that achieve targeted profitability. Proactively collaborate across functions to resolve issues, enhance systems, and recommend scalable process improvements. Apply Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to improve approval workflows, increase modeling efficiency, and support profitable growth. Partner with FP&A and lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on profitability, revenue trends, and senior leadership priorities. The essential requirements of the job include Bachelor’s degree preference in Finance and or Accounting/Economics with 9+ years experience OR Master’s degree with 7+ years experience Expertise in Salesforce CRM Analytics environments Experience with data trends and able to manage large databases of information including data mining & mapping and gathering data from multiple sources and working with management to develop helpful reports Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and complete assignments quickly and accurately Ability to interact with upper management and possess the capability to present and explain financial data and analysis to both finance and non-finance audiences. Solid presentation, communication skills It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Proven track record of leading a team Use of Artificial Intelligence regarding finance process improvements and efficiencies Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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 The annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 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 www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.