Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do ambitious work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in RD in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world.

As a Senior Financial Analyst within our organization, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Life Sciences Group (LSG) FPA management reporting team. In this position, you will be responsible for driving key operating mechanisms such as forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Finance, you will join a team dedicated to continuous improvement, process excellence and collaboration. This role holds significant visibility within our company, providing you with tremendous opportunities for learning and long-term career growth. We are seeking a candidate with a strong financial background who enjoys working in a high-visibility role, conducting in-depth analytics, and engaging in proactive process planning.

Responsibilities:

Accurate and timely completion of month end close process for $7B LSG business

Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Conduct variance analysis, comparing actual results against forecast and budgets, identifying trends, assessing KPI’s and providing insights and recommendations to finance leadership

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, including but not limited to; consolidating Division submissions, loading Group forecasts, and facilitating tie out processes in a highly matrixed environment

Continuously evaluate and enhance financial reporting portfolio, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve insights

Leverage systems and tools to automate reporting processes wherever applicable, streamlining efficiency and accuracy

Become trusted partner for all LSG FPA reporting and analytics

Perform ad-hoc analysis and provide business insights to support leadership decision making

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a similar field

3+ years of progressive experience in Finance

Comprehension of financial statements and how to use them to analyze a business

Independent, problem solver with a mindset for continuous improvement

High level of attention to detail and organization

Outstanding Excel and data analytics skills; demonstrates intellectual curiosity

Experience with Hyperion Planning, SmartView, or similar systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with senior management

Experience in a complex, multinational, heavily matrixed organization

Embraces challenges in a continuously evolving environment

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.