Senior Financial Analyst, Protein Production

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Job Description

The Biologicals and Chemicals Division (BCD) is a ~$1.6B business within the Bioproduction Group, supporting BioPharma partners in the manufacturing of life-changing and life-saving biologics through our Gibco™ Media offerings.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will provide finance and collaborative leadership to the ~$650M Protein Production vertical within the Cell Culture & Cell Therapy (CC&CT) business unit. This role provides direct decision support to the Director of Product Management and partners closely with cross-functional leaders to drive growth, profitability, and strategic execution.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for the Cell Culture sub-business unit, this role will shape financial strategy, influence investment decisions, and deliver executive-ready insights for a high-growth, innovation-driven portfolio.

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Product Management for the Protein Production vertical, driving revenue forecasting, growth planning, and strategic decision-making.

• Own financial planning and performance management for the vertical, including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly and quarterly business reviews.

• Lead analysis of revenue, standard margin, and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights, risks, and actions for senior leadership.

• Evaluate backlog, pipeline, and molecule-driven opportunities to assess forecast confidence, upside, and downside risk.

• Drive data-driven insights by navigating complex datasets to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve execution and operational efficiency.

• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial, Operations, and Finance leadership to align financial outcomes with business priorities.

• Identify, quantify, and actively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring visibility and accountability against strategic plans.

• Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and narratives to support leadership decision-making.

• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic improvement initiatives, new analytical capabilities, and process enhancements across the business.

Primary office at Waltham, MA, USA; other possible location is Carlsbad, CA, USA

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of proven track record in Finance related field is required.

• Demonstrated ability to understand complex business dynamics and proactively communicate the financial implications of decisions to non-finance stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; experience with Power BI and Hyperion is preferred.

• Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, financial controls, and end-to-end business processes.

• Attention to detail with a consistent track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work under tight timelines.

• Ability to synthesize complex financial information, influence diverse stakeholders, and confidently challenge the status quo while operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

• This position offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions, work cross-functionally in a global business, and grow your career in a culture driven by our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

•  Less than 5% domestic/international travel may be required.

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