Financial Analyst II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Business Job Title:

Job Profile Title: FP&A II

Direct Report To: Ken Dyu

Group/ Division: LSG/GSD

Career Band: 5

Career Track: Management

Position Location: Warrington, UK

Number of Direct Reports: None

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll experience exciting work and join a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. You will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide our people with the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions.

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As one team of over 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research and tackle sophisticated scientific challenges.

The FP&A II will be a catalyst to the Global Operations FP&A team, supporting both Division level and Business level initiatives to help drive growth and achieve our financial objectives. This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to support a growing and dynamic Division and provides significant opportunities for career development and growth. The position has overall responsibility for the analysis of financial reports, performance trends, and opportunities, supporting the annual operating plan while working closely with accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Drive understanding of cost structure/drivers and partner with the ops leadership team to seek opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Support and handle monthly/quarterly analytics, reporting & forecasting, facilitating clear analytical processes and communicating risks and opportunities timely.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes including month-end close, reporting, planning/forecasting, and analytics.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the business (Operating and Capital expenses, Headcount reporting).
• Participate in and drive operational improvement, standardization, and productivity projects within finance and across functions.
• Support development of the Annual Operating Plan, including Margin Move Analysis.
• Support financial modeling and analysis for key business initiatives (PPI projects, capacity expansions, product transfers, site moves, etc.).
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Support Accounting function with Annual Cost Roll, month-end journals, review of entity P&L/Balance sheet, entity profitability, taxes matters, transfer pricing, internal/external audits, and support accounting as required.
• Support other departmental functions with financial analysis as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in finance, accounting, or business-related field required; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 1-3 years of business analysis experience in a matrix organization and/or corporate environment.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; SAP/Oracle/E1 (or major ERP) experience preferred.
• Experience with multidimensional financial databases a plus; experience with Cognos/PLN data queries a plus.
• General knowledge of GAAP and principles of cost accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to influence and negotiate across multiple levels and functions.
• Attention to detail and consistently delivering high-quality work; ability to meet deadlines and prioritize projects.
• Strong background in leading financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities.
• Proven history of driving businesses to improve performance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to succeed in an ambiguous environment.

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com.

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.

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