Record-to-Report (R2R) Business Analyst
Overview
Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Brukers high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular cellular and microscopic close cooperation with our customers Bruker is enabling innovation improved productivity and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research in applied and biopharma applications in microscopy as well as in industrial and cleantech research and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging proteomics and multiomics spatial and single-cell biology structural and condensate biology as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.
We are currently offering a new opportunity at the Bruker Global Business Services Center located in the very heart of Warsaw Poland or Porto Portugal.
The Record to Report (R2R) Business Analyst (m/f/d) supports the global Record-to-Report process organization by translating business needs into clear process data control and system requirements. The role provides analytical and execution support to the R2R Process Owner helping maintain consistent global processes strengthen reporting quality and controls and advance approved improvement initiatives across Bruker. Working in a global environment supporting legal entities business units regions and shared-service teams. The role focuses on GL accounting and reporting period-end close reconciliations statutory and group reporting FI/CO structures and related master data and supporting R2R process and technology changes. Specific sub-process assignments may evolve with business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Document current and future-state R2R processes requirements controls dependencies local variations and handoffs using approved BPO standards
- Gather and analyze business requirements; prepare process assessments impact analyses data definitions and functional inputs for review by the R2R Process Owner
- Support intake and evaluation of R2R change requests by validating completeness business rationale process fit affected stakeholders and cross-process impacts
- Maintain R2R process documentation global templates decision logs issue lists action trackers and supporting knowledge repositories
- Analyze process performance close-cycle results recurring issues reconciliation trends and data-quality concerns; identify root causes and improvement opportunities
- Support the development of R2R KPIs dashboards and management reporting including reliable data collection and clear interpretation of results
- Coordinate with Business GBS Corporate Finance FP&A Internal Controls Audit IT Business Partners and BSO/SAP teams to progress approved priorities
- Develop or support business requirements test scenarios test evidence defect follow-up user acceptance testing and business readiness activities
- Support communications training materials and Key User engagement for approved process and system changes
- Monitor assigned actions risks dependencies and benefits; escalate decisions or issues requiring Process Owner or governance review
- Contribute to R2R harmonization automation reporting-quality and control-enhancement initiatives without assuming final process design authority
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Accounting Finance Business Information Systems or a related discipline
- 4-6 years of relevant work experience in R2R Finance operations business analysis process improvement shared services or ERP-enabled transformation
- Experience in a complex multinational environment preferred
- Strong understanding of R2R general ledger month-end close reconciliations and financial reporting processes
- Ability to translate business needs into structured process and functional requirements
- Strong analytical root-cause problem-solving and data-quality skills
- Working knowledge of internal controls audit evidence and process documentation
- Strong written verbal presentation and workshop-facilitation skills in English
- Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively across functions cultures and levels without direct authority
- Organized detail-oriented pragmatic and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Experience with SAP FI/CO S/4HANA reporting/analytics tools process mapping testing or workflow tools is preferred
- Professional accounting business analysis Lean/Six Sigma project SAP certification is preferred.
Operates with a high standard of ethics integrity and professionalism.
Bruker is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and evaluate candidates based on their skills experience and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic or background protected by applicable laws.Certain positions at Bruker require compliance withexport control laws and as a result all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine theireligibility in light of export control restrictions.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1