Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Financial Analyst

Thermo Fisher Scientific Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · $103K–$155K/yr

Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees

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financial-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst will own the forecasting process for the Industrial business unit and partner with cross-functional teams to drive financial rigor. They will also prepare financial management reports and develop business case models to support strategic investments and commercial opportunities.

What they look for

Financial analysis Financial modeling Forecasting Variance analysis Business partnering Excel PowerBI Hyperion Strategic planning Pricing strategy Costing models Data integration Financial reporting Cross-functional collaboration Operational improvements Communication

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant finance experience in a large, global, matrixed organization is required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Health incentive programs Employee assistance program Family support programs Commuter benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Paid holidays Paid parental leave Accident insurance Life insurance Short-term disability Long-term disability 401(k) retirement plan Employee stock purchase plan

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Us

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

The Filtration & Separations business is one of the newest and most exciting additions to our Bioproduction business. It brings decades of proven filtration, separation, and purification technology to our portfolio, and is positioned for significant growth as we integrate the business, scale its commercial reach through Thermo Fisher's global footprint, and invest in innovation.

How you will make an impact:

As the Senior Financial Analyst for the Industrial Business Unit, you will play a crucial role to the BU leadership team, partnering across the business to drive financial rigor, including support for the continued integration of Thermo Fisher systems and processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (including product management, supply chain, and operations) to influence financial goals and implement initiatives that support the strategy of this business unit. This is a critical position where you can make a meaningful difference, supporting a growing business while driving the financial success of our organization.

What you will do:

  • Own the forecast process for the Industrial business, driving accuracy and accountability across monthly and quarterly cycles
  • Partner with Product Management and Supply Chain to monitor key account order flow and translate operational realities into reliable Revenue Forecasting
  • Prepare and deliver financial management report-outs, including variance analysis and performance commentary for leadership review
  • Present financial insights and forecasts to senior leadership, supporting both tactical and long-term decision-making
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to build business case models to evaluate new investments, product launches, and strategic initiatives
  • Develop deal models to support key commercial opportunities, ensuring financial terms align with margin and growth objectives
  • Partner with the product management team on global pricing strategy, analysis, and governance to support competitive positioning and margin improvement
  • Partner with Operations Finance to validate the global site costing model to support Product Management and Commercial in making informed margin decisions
  • Support financial data integration and reporting continuity through ERP system transitions as part of the ongoing integration

How will you get here:

Education

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

Experience

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of business and Finance experience
  • Prior experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization
  • Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Excel for sophisticated financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; prior exposure to PowerBI and Hyperion is preferred
  • Proven business partner with ability to influence indirectly and partner with leadership
  • Intellectual curiosity, versatility, & adaptability
  • Team-oriented with a positive, high-energy approach to solving problems and supporting colleagues
  • Strong desire to formulate and drive operational improvements and challenge the status quo
  • Ability to learn quickly and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
  • Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Good understanding of business processes, operations, and financial controls
  • Skilled in effectively communicating information to various levels of management and capable of confidently expressing independent viewpoints

Travel requirements

  • Less than 25% domestic/international travel required

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.

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

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