Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop unique career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site)

How will you make an impact?

Summary: This Sr. Financial Analyst will lead key financial planning and analysis activities for the Molecular Biology business unit in Biosciences Division. The role will report to the Senior Finance Manager, Molecular Biology FP&A, working together to provide Business Unit (BU) and functional support to business partners. The role will be actively involved in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly closing and business reviews, as well as the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP). This role will directly support and work closely with leadership team and Senior Director of Finance. This is a high visibility role within the company, allowing you tremendous opportunity for learning and long-term career growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with strong financial background that enjoys high visibility, in depth analytics, and proactive process planning.

Key responsibilities:

• Support FP&A for this business unit, including operating mechanisms such as STRAP, AOP, monthly forecasting and reporting, monthly/quarterly business reviews

• Partner FP&A and Systems teams to drive reporting integrity, accuracy, and process efficiency

• Lead all system-related procedures for forecast and AOP, including consolidation from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and data integrity

• Drive accurate monthly OPEX reporting and forecasting, ensuring ownership and accountability within the business unit

• Provide financial analytics and support TSS leaders to drive revenue growth

• Collaborate with division FP&A, accounting, commercial and operations finance to drive financial visibility and efficiency

• Identify, develop, and implement improvements to existing reporting processes using the PPI business system. Promote innovation and automation

• Champion other ad-hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned or as self-identified areas for improvement and development

How will you get here?

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Experience:

3+ years of direct experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting within a large, professionally managed operating company is required.

5+ years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple assignments, exercise good judgement, and prioritize projects and time effectively

• Demonstrable proficiency in financial reporting systems, such as Hyperion Planning, Power BI, as well as Excel, with an emphasis on financial modelling

• Self-reliant, problem solver with a natural bias towards continuous operational improvement

• Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics

• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with peers and upper management

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a matrixed organization across multiple time-zones

• Demonstrates and drives the Thermo Fisher values – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation (The Four I’s)

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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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.

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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.