Financial Analyst III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience in the field.
• Strong MS Excel experience.
• Experience with SAP, BAAN, or other ERP applications a plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and analyze large data sets.
• Outstanding social skills with a willingness to multi-task.
• Builds alliances and credibility across all functions, including Operations, Human Resources, Traffic/Logistics, and Sourcing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver monthly financial close activities, ensuring accurate analysis of variances and reporting of results to leadership/management.
• Perform monthly analysis of general ledger account variances and reconcile changes.
• Assist in preparation for and participate in internal and external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement at the site for the utilization of Supply Connect and the AP Process.
• Actively participate on operational teams to identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend adjustments to the general ledger based on supportable information.
• Assess the current Financial Information Management Database and assist with uploading and extracting financial information.
• Collaborate with all levels of management to accumulate, analyze, and communicate recommendations regarding financial plans and operating forecasts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, detailing key business metrics and underlying business drivers causing variances.
• Actively participate in initiatives to improve execution and operational performance.
• Assist with the development and presentation of monthly site reviews and the annual budget.
• Assist with the monthly review and analysis of inventory and development of forecast and measurement processes.
• Collaborate with the Controller to ensure completeness of data, coordination of reporting, and support the annual Physical Inventory process.
• Actively participate in PPI-Lean and continuous improvement activities