Financial Analyst I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.
An opportunity exists for an ambitious, driven Finance professional to join the Financial Planning & Analysis Team of Specialty Diagnostics Group with major focus on Microbiology Division APAC. This is an excellent role to gain regional experience within an exciting, strong growing industry and a fast-paced, matrix-structured, and dynamic FP&A environment.
The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing and driving analytics, enhancement of data collection/ consolidation through improved system utilization and automation of reports, as well as processes. This position will also play an important role in monthly forecasting and the annual operating plan. It is essential for the role to build strong business partnership with stakeholders in the division, to support and drive the FP&A function.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Finance / Accounting
• 2-3 years FP&A or Controlling experience would be plus
• Excellent skills with MS Excel are required; HFM/CMR, PLN, Power BI are preferred.
• Attention to detail and consistently delivering high quality work. Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines and multi-task and manage multiple stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continuous learning and seek opportunities to stretch capabilities.

• Support leading and managing financial planning and review processes.
• Supporting and coordinating close activities and help ensure accurate reporting in the monthly close process.
• Reviewing monthly revenue, spending and headcount details to identify the contributing factors driving variances to AOP and Forecast.
• Support in identifying pricing trends and highlight areas of concern to relevant stakeholders, following up on remedial actions
• Run the weekly Power BI reports to support the management of the weekly Pulse check process
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of reporting and analytical processes to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Support preparing annual operating plan and STRAP
• Perform special projects/business cases and ad-hoc financial analysis as required
• Drive reconciliation processes across various financial systems and data governance within division