Financial Analyst III

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.
Sunnyvale, CA
How you will make an impact:
In this role you will be a key member of the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Finance team. The position reports to the Sr. Finance Manager. You’ll use your outstanding analysis and communication skills to provide important reports, forecasts, and analysis to support the business.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related subject area.

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience in Finance related field.
Manufacturing Finance/Accounting experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Advanced MS Suite Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Proficiency with data reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, SFDC, Workday, Microsoft Navision etc.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High learning agility and desire for continuous learning.
• Able to work independently and willing to work extra hours during the financial calendar.
• Excellent communication skills. An ability to summarize information and present it in a concise and effective manner to influence management.
• Embodies the Thermo Fisher Scientific values of Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation.
  Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

• Partner closely with colleagues to provide forecasting, reporting, and project support to meet business unit goals.
• Produce monthly and weekly reports, which include key performance indicators (KPI’s), financial results, and variance reporting.
• Orchestrate the annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting process.
• Collaborate with BU leaders as a finance business partner to functional group(s).
• Seek opportunities for performance and process improvement across the organization and participate in projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the month end close and forecast process.
• Support analytics for new products and business cases, return on investment.
• Support automation and simplification projects.
• Develop models that help with decision-making.
• Partner with management teams and finance team on ad hoc requests and projects.