Lead business analysis and performance reporting, partnering with Finance and stakeholders to enhance efficiency and decision-making using analytics and automation tools.
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Position Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support our global business across Commercial Operations, Finance, Accounting, R&D, Product, and Professional Services. In this role, you will partner closely with Finance and business leaders to drive performance through KPI management, forecasting support, business planning, and data-driven insights. You will also leverage AI-enabled analytics, automation, and advanced tools to improve efficiency, optimize decision-making, and scale insights across the organization.
This role plays an important part in enabling data-informed decisions that support our Mission—to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and enhance KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting using Power BI, enterprise data sources, and other data systems
- Partner with Finance to support functional and business forecasting, financial target setting, functional target setting and planning cycles.
- Parter with Accounting to support timely global deal processing, recognition and flow across commercial/finance systems
- Analyze forecast variances, performance drivers, and trends, providing clear insights and recommendations
- Prepare executive-ready analytics and insights to support MBRs, QBRs, and other leadership reviews
- Analyze large, complex datasets from ERP and CRM systems to identify risks, opportunities, and optimization areas
- Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to streamline reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and increase analytical efficiency
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior business stakeholders
- Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational initiatives
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in business analysis, analytics, FP&A, or a related role
- Strong experience working with enterprise data models and ERP systems
- Hands-on experience with platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, Power BI, Navision, or similar enterprise tools
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and deliver executive-level insights
- Experience partnering with Finance, Accounting and business leaders in a global, matrixed environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Technical & Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage Power BI, enterprise systems, and AI-enabled tools to drive insight and automation. General understanding of financial acumen and accounting rules in regard to bookings, backlog and revenue recognition.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of commercial, services, and financial performance drivers
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify inefficiencies, uncover opportunities, and recommend scalable, data-driven solutions
- Communication: Skilled at presenting complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Global Orientation: Comfortable working with global teams across regions and time zones
Top Skills
AI
Navision
Power BI
Salesforce
SAP
Thermo Fisher Scientific Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA, United States
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