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Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A CMD

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About Thermo Fisher Scientific

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams partner with the business to support sound decisions that drive our Mission and strengthen our position as a trusted industry leader.

Finance offers a broad range of career paths, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting.

Ranked No. 104 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list, with revenue of more than $42 billion, Thermo Fisher Scientific offers opportunities to build a career while helping serve science.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Reporting to the CMD European Commercial Finance Director, you will join the FP&A team supporting the CMD EMEA Commercial organization. The team supports a diverse product portfolio across a broad range of market segments, with more than $680 million in bookings and revenue.

As Sr. Financial Analyst, Commercial FP&A, you will support several business units within the Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD). Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will partner with Commercial Senior Directors and District Managers, providing financial insight to help guide business decisions and performance. The role offers visibility across a growing, dynamic business and opportunities for career development.

You will join a collaborative, fast-paced team that values career growth, shared accountability, and strong teamwork.

We are looking for a dedicated addition that will help us continue the success of our business and the finance function alike!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead forecasting, close, and annual planning

• Partner with Commercial Senior Directors and country District Managers to drive forecasting Mechanisms and support business growth through customers and market analysis, deal management, KPIs tracking, and variance reporting
• Lead the weekly and monthly forecast process, reviewing the sales funnel and analyzing trends across business types. Provide clear regional forecasts at DM level, including identified risks and opportunities profile.
• Analyze the funnel by product and market, review CMR data at the business-unit level, and explain key variances that may affect quarterly financial targets.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual Close & AOP processes for North and Southwest regions.
• Work with Finance and other functions to improve reporting consistency and accuracy and resolve issues identified through monthly reviews.

Build strong business partnerships

• Develop relationships with EMEA Leadership to improve financial visibility and accountability.

• Become an active and contributing member of the CMD Commercial Finance team.
• Work with colleagues to develop and improve reporting processes.
• Become a trusted Finance partner and point of contact across the CMD organization.

Provide insight through financial analysis

• Support business growth and cost productivity initiatives with financial analysis and reporting that improve decision-making. Develop and deploy meaningful financial reporting processes to drive improved decision-making.

• Partner with business managers to drive accountability and to track performance against budget commitments.
• Ensure booking reporting processes are robust, accurate and consistent working in collaboration with Order Management Teams to provide timey insights into order status.
• Be proactive and respond promptly to information requests.
• Define key metrics, track results, and support growth initiatives to meet business goals

Be involved in PPI (Practical Process Improvement) and use AI effectively

• Continuously drive operational improvements (PPI) in our internal processes proactively identifying and communicating areas for operational and financial improvement
• Support PPI projects that improve processes and productivity. Develop relevant financial metrics, support implementation, and measure results.
• Leverage visualization tools and AI-enabled solutions to streamline information, identify growth opportunities, improve workflows, and generate actionable insights.
• Develop models to support business decisions and strategic planning.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related business field.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong finance, accounting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of reporting and planning systems such as HFM/CMR, Hyperion Planning, Workday, and SAP.
• Experience with AI-enabled analytics. Power BI and Salesforce experience is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders.
• Experience working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Adaptability and a willingness to take on challenges in a changing environment.

Benefits

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare coverage, and a range of employee benefits. Employees can also pursue career development in a culture that values integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.