Record to Report Period End Close Senior Analyst

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position The Opportunity: As the R2R Period-End Close Senior Analyst based in San José, Costa Rica, you will be an integral part of our Global Shared Services organization. This role serves as a subject matter expert, delivering advanced accounting support and complex financial analysis while driving process improvements and automation initiatives. You will act as a key point of contact for accounting and reporting matters, serving as a trusted advisor for our supported affiliates. Your key responsibilities will include: Accounting Expertise & Audit Leadership: Lead complex accounting analyses and audit activities for assigned areas. You will serve as a subject matter expert for affiliates and internal stakeholders, ensuring technical accounting excellence. Financial Reporting & Close Activities: Prepare and review complex financial statements and reports. You will manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, cost allocations, and reconciliations, while maintaining a proper audit trail and compliance with standards. Analysis, Commentary & Advisory: Analyze financial results to investigate variances and provide clear, actionable insights to management. You will interpret and communicate financial data effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Team Development: Support the growth of the team through coaching, reviewing work, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives and global projects. Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives to increase the efficiency of the Record-to-Report flow. Who you are: You are a highly analytical finance professional with a strong attention to detail, capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines. Requirements and Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance , or a related field. A professional certification ( CPA, ACCA , or equivalent) is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance. Prior experience in a Finance Shared Services environment is preferred. Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus. Technical Skills: * Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS . Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP (FI, CO/PA, MM, FA, FCC) and BlackLine is highly desirable. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace. Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English and Spanish . Core Competencies: * Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process automation and continuous improvement. Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Relocation benefits are not available for this posting. Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.