Financial Analyst III, GBS Finance

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Global Business Services (GBS) team to support the Finance Manager on company-wide financial processes and strategic projects, including the company-wide tariff mitigation program. Additionally, the role will support GBS company-wide productivity initiatives through business case development and analytics. The ideal candidate has a proven history of success as a skilled professional who showcases drive, ambition, strong analytical abilities, and emotional intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement function’s monthly close and forecast cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable commentary

• Assist the Finance Manager in developing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), clearly defining funding assumptions and proposing cost management actions when necessary

• Provide financial analysis and decision support for GBS leadership on company-wide strategic projects, including the tariff mitigation program

• Create financial models and ensure a strong attention to detail

• Review monthly journal entries and provide variance analysis for operating expenses

• Support the standardization and continuous improvement of existing processes within the organization, promoting efficiency and effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or other relevant analytical background

• 2+ years of progressive work experience within a global organization

• History of business partnering as well as developing and implementing robust financial processes to drive effective decisions

• Communication: Excellent written, verbal and social skills, with the ability to tell a clear and concise story

• Strong business insight as well as the ability to make assumptions, identify trends, and effectively benchmark results against baselines.

• Self-starter - ability to work independently and navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with a bias for action

• Embodies Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the following areas: accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, financial modeling, and program management

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ‘zooms in or out’ based on the audience and data at hand

• Navigates the interplay between financial systems (Hyperion Planning, HFM/CMR)

• Operates well in a fast-paced, heavily matrixed environment

Compensation and Benefits

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