Accounting Analyst III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in providing scientific solutions, with an annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our mission is to support our customers in making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are conducting life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, or developing life-changing therapies, we are dedicated to assisting them. Our team offers a wide range of innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services through our renowned brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant III within the Global Process Owner (GPO) function. In this role, you will play a key role in conducting and driving end-to-end optimal process design efforts across the Record to Report (R2R) workstream.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluent spoken and written English skills.
• Experience with different ERPs (SAP, JDE, Oracle) and Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end R2R processes and standard methodologies.
• 5 to 7 years of validated experience in driving improvements as well as leading process optimization initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to optimally connect with customers at all levels.
• Knowledge of GBS Shared Services Operations, IT systems, and automation tools is preferred.

• Collaborate with Accounting teams, Group/Division controllers, and other key customers within the Finance organization to ensure effective and efficient process operations.
• Identify, lead, and leverage process improvements to drive continuous enhancement and increase overall process efficiency.
• Serve as a key enabler to our R2R efficiency targets by implementing standard methodologies and process optimization strategies.
• Partner with a range of collaborators, including GBS Teams, IT, PPI, and Automation, to drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Analyze and evaluate existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions to optimize the end-to-end process.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate accounting control environment within GBS Operational Teams.
• Collaborate with the Operations teams to ensure resources are properly trained on processes, policies, and systems.
• Continuously review Key Performance Indicators to ensure they align with business objectives and accurately measure process performance.
• Follow up with different areas to ensure data accuracy and completeness for critical metrics reporting purposes.
• Be responsible for Process Design and communicate with process users to:
• Support the stabilization of processes post-launch.
• Be a point of contact for questions as well as follow up, review, and approve changes when they are required.
• Identify gaps and issues that prevent efficient and effective methodology in the process execution to support business requirements.
• Review key indicators with management functions monthly.
• Identify the root cause of process deficiencies and supervise activities committed to service remediation.
• Work on identifying process improvements.
• Remedy deficiencies or improve the efficiency of the business process.
• Highly Collaborative role: ensures that appropriate inputs and resources are brought to bear. This will ensure that company needs are met and are consistent with the principles of efficiency and effectiveness.