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Financial Analyst III

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Financial Analyst III

Weston, MA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

The Financial Analyst III position works closely with the Sr. Director, Finance FP&A in supporting the planning, analyzing, forecasting and budgeting for the Laboratory Chemicals Division.

This role can be located in US- Paramus, NJ, US - Tewksbury, MA, or US - Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Support consolidation of long-term planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecast processes; work closely with business unit, functional and finance leads.

• Assist in design and preparation of regular monthly / quarterly business review presentations for senior management.

• Prepare detailed analysis of monthly expense trend data to support accurate financial reporting and reliable forecasting of expenses for Opex (IT / Marketing / Finance / HR functions).

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• Drive a continuous improvement approach with a focus on automation and operational improvements on key FP&A processes (improved FX modeling, PowerBI commercial dashboard, SPoT data management for divisional analytics).

• Drive diversity and inclusion and be a valuable contributor in promoting the core set of values in the organization: integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.

• Possess initiative, passion, intellectual curiosity, a positive demeanor.

• Support other initiatives, special projects, requests, and ad-hoc financial analysis

Key Proficiencies:

Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail; ability to step back and analyze the overall business impact and help to develop solutions to broad business issues and analyze variances and trends

  • Excellent financial modeling skills
  • Expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (Hyperion Planning and Power BI preferred)
  • Ability to handle several tasks and projects
  • Natural bias towards continuous improvement
  • Ability to navigate in the matrix organization and influence business partners to get result
  • Confidence to work well with all levels of the organization

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or MBA in Accounting or Finance

• Requires a minimum of three years of shown experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and handling costs in a matrixed organization

• Proven track record of achieving desired results without direct report authority

• Experience in a global manufacturing organization is desired

Company Benefits:

This position will 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 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 programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO), paid holidays annually, paid parental 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

Client-provided location(s): Waltham, MA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01255457_1002-5
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program