Financial Analyst III

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB SUMMARY:

The FP&A Financial Analyst III plays a crucial role in managing key financial planning and analysis processes for Global Business Services (GBS) organization. The ideal candidate has strong financial expertise and a proven record as a high potential talent demonstrating drive, ambition, financial analytical acuity, and emotional intelligence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or other relevant analytical background
• 3+ years of progressive work experience within a global organization.
• Candidate will demonstrate experience in the following areas: accounting, financial reporting, internal control, FP&A, financial modeling technical accounting knowledge.
• History of business partnering as well as the ability to develop and implement robust financial processes to drive effective decisions.
• Communication: Clear and concise written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial foundations of knowledge and expertise
• Self-starter - ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with high bias for action.
• Embodies Thermo Fisher Scientific values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and ‘zooms in or out’ based on the audience and data at hand.
• Navigates the interplay between financial systems (Hyperion Planning, HFM/CMR).

• Lead the GBS functions monthly close and forecast process.
• Prepare month end close journal entries and headcount reporting.
• Prepare and lead the monthly P&L reviews with GBS functional leaders.
• Consolidate GBS overall operating expenses results and forecasting submissions.
• Assist the GBS consolidated forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process.
• Provide decision support analysis to functional leaders and Corporate Finance leadership team through routine financial updates and as needed ad-hoc analysis.
• Prepare OPEX schedules for GBS monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Support the functional standardization and continuous improvement of existing processes within the organization, promoting efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned.