• Financial Analyst III

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Waltham, MA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    We seek an enthuisiastic Finance professional to fill an exceptional opportunity for a proven analyst to join our world-class team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Waltham. As an integral member of our Clinical Diagnostics Division FP&A team, you will play a crucial role in supporting multiple functions and processes across the organization. This position is ideal for an ambitious self-starter looking to add significant value to a growing division. Primary office location is Waltham, MA at our headquarters.

    What You Will Do:

    + Partner with senior finance and functional leaders for variance analyses, risk estimation, opportunities, and support execution to achieve financial results.

    + Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of financial metrics and scorecards.

    + Manage the monthly close process, including expense tracking, investment tracking, productivity tracking and variance explanations

    + Analyze transactional and operational data, identify anomalies, and recommend accruals or reversals for accurate reporting.

    + Develop and communicate financial and operating goals, including: Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Quarterly forecast updates.

    + Translate business inputs into financial assumptions and maintain forecast models to assist executives in decision-making.

    + Lead and coordinate timely upload and reconciliation to CMR and Oracle Planning.

    + Provide ad hoc analysis for CDD senior leadership on high-visibility requests and projects.

    + Adopt PPI methodologies and drive continuous learning and improvement.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    + Exhibit leadership, initiative, and embody the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

    + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.

    + 3+ years of related work experience.

    + Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, financial modeling, internal control, forecasting, analysis, and general accounting knowledge.

    + Strong business and industry knowledge, with the ability to make logical assumptions, identify trends, draw conclusions from ambiguous data, and benchmark results against appropriate baselines.

    + Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present information concisely and effectively to various audiences. Secure operational agreement through clear analyses and executive-level presentations.

    + Attention to detail and consistently delivering high-quality work. Quick learner who can balance multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize projects and time effectively.

    + Good understanding of business processes and operations & financial controls, with the ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend mitigation actions. Demonstrated skill in recognizing and encouraging efficiency improvements.

    + Proficient user of MS Excel and PowerPoint. Skills with Hyperion Planning and Oracle are required.

    + Dedication to continuous learning, career progression, and development, seeking opportunities to stretch capabilities.

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.