Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

We seek an enthuisiastic Finance professional to fill an exceptional opportunity for a proven analyst to join our world-class team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Waltham. As an integral member of our Clinical Diagnostics Division FP&A team, you will play a crucial role in supporting multiple functions and processes across the organization. This position is ideal for an ambitious self-starter looking to add significant value to a growing division. Primary office location is Waltham, MA at our headquarters. Pleasanton and Fremont, CA sites will be considered as well.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with senior finance and functional leaders for variance analyses, risk estimation, opportunities, and support execution to achieve financial results.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of financial metrics and scorecards.
• Manage the monthly close process, including expense tracking, investment tracking, productivity tracking and variance explanations
• Analyze transactional and operational data, identify anomalies, and recommend accruals or reversals for accurate reporting.
• Develop and communicate financial and operating goals, including: Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Quarterly forecast updates.
• Translate business inputs into financial assumptions and maintain forecast models to assist executives in decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate timely upload and reconciliation to CMR and Oracle Planning.
• Provide ad hoc analyses for CCG senior leadership on high-visibility requests and projects.
• Adopt PPI methodologies and drive continuous learning and improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibit leadership, initiative, and embody the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, financial modeling, internal control, forecasting, analysis, and general accounting knowledge.
• Strong business and industry knowledge, with the ability to make logical assumptions, identify trends, draw conclusions from ambiguous data, and benchmark results against appropriate baselines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present information concisely and effectively to various audiences. Secure operational agreement through clear analyses and executive-level presentations.
• Attention to detail and consistently delivering high-quality work. Quick learner who can balance multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize projects and time effectively.
• Good understanding of business processes and operations & financial controls, with the ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend mitigation actions. Demonstrated skill in recognizing and encouraging efficiency improvements.
• Proficient user of MS Excel and PowerPoint. Skills with Hyperion Planning and Oracle are required.
• Dedication to continuous learning, career progression, and development, seeking opportunities to stretch capabilities.