Sr. Financial Analyst

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important 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 outstanding career experiences and perspectives.
How you will make an impact:

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will play a key leadership role in scaling our financial infrastructure to improve planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics across our Corporate Functions Teams. As an influential member of our Finance community, this SFA will also strategically partner with our functional leaders to drive P&L optimization by evolving our key expense operating model.

The ideal candidate is a high potential, natural relationship builder and problem solver in process efficiency and optimization, as consistently demonstrated through sophisticated finance planning & analysis/accounting experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and lead financial planning and analysis for Annual Operating Planning, Monthly Forecasting and Quarterly Business Reviews. Specific responsibilities include report consolidation and preparation, variance analyses, trend tracking, and story telling
• Track and review spending trends and identifying the contributing factors driving variances to key comparable points (AOP, Prior Year, Prior Forecast)
• Financial modelling for our Shared Services organization as well as working with our Global Finance colleagues to understand variances and key drivers, opportunities, and risks
• Collaborating with key partners and peers to develop standard process sharing and continuous improvement practices across the organization
• Utilize digital technology and Artificial Intelligence to drive transformation and efficiency, continuous improvement mindset
• Leverage deep finance competence to address critical business needs

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong financial modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen detail-orientation
• Knowledge of internal control environments and technical accounting principles (Capital Expense v. Operating Expense)
• Outstanding relationship building: ability to influence varying levels of leadership
• Ability to naturally build cross-functional relationships and drive accountability with customers, peers, and operating partners
• Technical ability to effectively navigate interplay between all financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial Management/CMR) and advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Capacity to successfully navigate and thrive in a heavily matrixed environment
• Outstanding prioritization skills (strong ability to lead multiple and meaningful priorities)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and financial modeling skills
• Consistent track record of driving business accountability and continuous improvement activities
• Superior communication skills
• Embodiment of Thermo Fisher’s core values: Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Experience in large global company and highly matrixed organization preferred
• Knowledge in Hyperion Planning and HFM/CMR preferred

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Capability to effectively and efficiently handle several projects at once.  Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail.  Strong written and oral communication skills.  Ability to effectively and articulately communicate instructions, issues and project statuses.  Ability to think strategically, work independently & demonstrate to be a strong teammate, as well.  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.  Good organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Self-starter and detail oriented. Experience with data management and reporting software tools including sophisticated level knowledge of Microsoft Excel application, Cognos, and SAP. Proficiency with the English Language.

Core Competencies:

Put the Customer First - Think and act with a customer-centric mindset to deliver ​excep​tional customer experiences​.  Own Your Results - Take personal accountability for all you do and always exercise good judgement.  Find a Better Way Everyday - Be intellectually curious and embrace Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

Standards and Expectations:   

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.  Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner.  Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.    

Physical Requirements:

Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area.  There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.

Disclaimer: 

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job.  The description is not to be construed as an comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements.  Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.  Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.  Any language contained herein is intended to fully align with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

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