Financial Analyst III

Thermo Fisher; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Finance Operations team member to enhance efficiency and support manufacturing operations. This role involves financial analysis, process optimization, and collaboration with various teams, requiring substantial experience and specific qualifications for a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Employee benefits

Career development prospects

Qualifications

• 7+ years of meaningful experience, 5 years in manufacturing.
• Green Belt trained.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PPI, operations team, and support corporate targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with policies.
• Ownership of annual costing process and month-end coordination.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Education

University Degree in Finance and Accounting

Accounting qualification ACA, CIMA or ACCA

Tools

ERP (IFS or SAP)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. As part of a successful growing global organisation you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry we give our people the resources and chances to create a significant contribution to the world.

Position Summary

As a member of the operations finance team, you will develop strong collaborative relationships with the manufacturing operations team. You will actively seek out opportunities for continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness whilst ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with PPI in the achievement of their goals. ($1.4 million in 2025)
• Partner with the operations team in support of Corporate targets for Scrap & Inventory holding
• Coordination and control of month end process, including COGS /OGOGS analysis.
• Support the MBR, QBR and AOP processes
• Drive continuous improvement across operations finance activities.
• Align to Thermo Fisher standard process & optimise COGs/OCOGs set up
• Ownership of the annual costing process.
• Internal and external audit queries.
• Capital investment appraisal (Appropriation Request).
• Ensure and maintain the accuracy of operations headcount.
• Cycle count processes and reporting ensuring adherence to corporate policies
• Project work as required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• University Degree (preferably Finance and Accounting)
• Accounting qualification ACA, CIMA or ACCA
• Green Belt trained

Experience

• 7+ years of meaningful experience required, including 5 years of manufacturing experience preferably gained in a multi-national environment.
• ERP experience (IFS or SAP).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Effective Communication across all levels of an organisation
• Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams fostering positive relationships
• Focus on continuous improvement and have experience of optimising financial processes
• Balance multiple projects and implement them timely and efficiently
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ethical behavior, strong business insight and well developed analytical skills.

Benefits

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