Business Analyst - South Jordan, UT Remote Opportunity

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position creates, develops and monitors moderately complex procurement financial models to guide business partners to make better business decisions. Models can include product cost estimates, cost/benefit analysis, business case analysis, analysis of alternatives, etc. Additionally, this role will assist in overseeing the team's financial data, and implementing improved processes surrounding data acquisition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Responsible for Merit's global procurement reporting through cost management and transparency.
2. Ensures procurement compliance and adherence to internal policies.
3. Consolidates all procurement initiatives and tracks progress against target by updating the savings forecast.
4. Provides analyses and prepares reports for management to serve as decision base.
5. Assists with the budgeting process and annual target setting goals.
6. Ensures adherence to savings methodology and correct calculation of savings.
7. Checks and approves savings finalization reports.
8. Tracks savings realization and measures avoidance of value leakage by cross-checking POs and triggering budget reductions for functional departments.
9. Drives optimization and enhances efficiency of the controlling process in alignment with key stakeholders such as Finance.
10. Analyzes and continually optimizes Merit's procurement processes, tools and KPIs to enhance performance. Establishes, monitors, updates, and benchmarks metrics, and derives and proposes measures for improvement.
11. Performs a variety of other tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual Acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance andfour years of experience in areas such as reporting, consolidation and financial analysis.
• A broad knowledge of accounting and financial control principles and their business applications.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in performing accounting tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at a variety of levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, human relations, collaborations, and communication skills -- verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations regarding financial analysis.
• Ability to manage large and high priority projects efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Hyperion Oracle
• Certified Public Accountant
• MBA
• Advanced spreadsheet skills

COMPETENCIES

• Accounting process/procedures/reports
• Complex spreadsheets/charts/graph creation
• Computer skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
* Medical/Dental Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
* 401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

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