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Sr Financial Analyst

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Financial Analyst

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior FP&A Financial Analyst. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to analyze data, prepare financial reports, and forecast business performance. Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager for CSD, you will also work closely with the LSG Emerging Markets Business. We are looking for someone with strong business sense, a passion for data analytics, and the ability to thrive in a complex, highly-matrixed environment.

Our FP&A team plays a meaningful role in helping Thermo Fisher to achieve our mission: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer! We need your expertise in supporting the collection, analysis, and management of quantitative financial data in a fast-paced environment as we build information to support business decisions!

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What you will do:

  • Lead on the forecasting, planning, and analysis processes to support commercial business partners and partner at a senior leadership level - collating information, challenging numbers and distilling key points to summarise back to partners.
  • Build, distribute, and manage a complete set of standard and custom analytical and financial reports, including revenue forecasts, for senior leaders and global commercial needs.
  • Apply automation and continuous innovation in your field to improve business processes, creating effective reporting tools for finding opportunities to cut costs and boost efficiency.
  • Business partnering with key internal collaborators and providing commercial support to functional teams as needed.
  • As an analyst, remain agile and able to prioritize and provide level-headed guidance, even during unexpected events.

Who we are looking for:

  • Advanced Excel proficiency is essential, with experience in Cognos, Power BI, or SQL preferred.
  • Proven financial abilities, including familiarity with concepts of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, as well as root cause data interpretation.
  • Highly analytical and curious, possessing a strong business sense
  • Great teammate with strong work ethics, customer-focused and deeply connected to the company's values.
  • Combining professional proficiency with an ability to develop new insights and creative solutions; you also have a track record of implementing these successfully.
  • Organised multitasker, prioritising workload and enabling you to deliver on time while achieving results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to constantly evolving situations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners.
  • University-level qualification in Finance, Business, Statistics, Economics, or Maths preferred, or 3+ years' experience in an FP&A or commercially facing role is preferred.
  • Ability to commute to one of our offices

What We Offer:

  • The role offers regular exposure to Senior Leadership.
  • Good development and progression opportunities.
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Annual bonus and attractive benefits.
  • Company community groups and onsite events.
  • Onsite gym to support your physical well-being.
  • Active community groups that foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  • Regular onsite events to engage and connect with your colleagues.

Client-provided location(s): Paisley, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01288986
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