Financial Analyst (Corporate Financial Planning & Consolidation)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Seoul, South Korea
Biotechnology Research · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst will provide consolidated financial insights and partner with divisional teams to support business performance, planning, and resource allocation. Responsibilities include leading MBR/QBR preparation, performing P&L and OPEX analysis, and driving process improvements through reporting and automation.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration. A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis and reporting within a multi-national company is required.
Full description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Financial Analyst – Corporate Financial Planning & Consolidation will provide consolidated and forward-looking financial insights to Korea leadership and partner closely with divisional FP&A and functional teams to support business performance, planning, and resource allocation.
The position will also play a key role in AOP, STRAP, MBR/QBR, OPEX management, and country-level investment analysis, while driving continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting, and analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Korea MBR/QBR preparation and country performance consolidation, integrating revenue, bookings, profitability, and key business insights across divisions for leadership review.
- Perform country P&L, gross margin, and OPEX analysis, identifying key performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and variances versus plan and forecast.
- Coordinate and analyze backlog, CapEx, headcount, and other key financial and operational metrics to provide a comprehensive view of country performance.
- Lead monthly Shared Service and functional OPEX forecasting, providing variance analysis and clear explanations of key gaps and trends.
- Coordinate the Korea AOP process, consolidating divisional revenue and bookings plans and performing country-level simulations and scenario analysis.
- Support Korea STRAP and long-term planning, including financial outlook, investment requirements, OPEX, and resource allocation.
- Serve as a Finance Business Partner to functional teams, leading monthly forecasts and providing financial and ROI analysis for strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
- Partner with divisional FP&A, Accounting, and other stakeholders to ensure forecast accuracy, reporting quality, and timely financial deliverables.
- Develop and enhance reporting, BI dashboards, automation, and AI-enabled analytical tools to improve efficiency, visibility, and decision support.
- Drive process simplification, standardization, and documentation to improve scalability and strengthen FP&A operating processes.
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis and strategic projects for Korea leadership and regional stakeholders as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Business Administration
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting leadership
- Experience in working multi-national companies (MNCs)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel & Power Point, preferred skills with Power BI and Cognos preferred
- Good communication and interpersonal skill with team and other stakeholders
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong attention to detail with commitment to providing quality results
- Exhibit leadership, initiative, and embody Thermo Fisher Scientific's 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
- Dedication to continuous learning and professional development
- Ability to balance multiple assignments, exercise good judgment, and prioritize projects and time efficiently
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