Financial Analyst

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Breda; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific leader is seeking a Financial Analyst in the Netherlands to support financial integrity and operational efficiency. This role involves analyzing production costs and participating in the budgeting and forecasting processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of production costs.
• Drive the annual budgeting AOP and monthly forecasting process.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve workflows.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Financial Analyst – Netherlands

Please note that at this time, we are not actively recruiting for this position. We are gathering interest for potential future opportunities. If you express interest, we will keep your information on file and the Talent Acquisition team may contact you when the role becomes available.

We have sites in the Netherlands located in Eindhoven, Breda, Tilburg, Lelystad, Groningen, and Leiden.

As the world leader in serving science, we empower our people to advance innovative technologies, develop meaningful solutions, and build exciting careers.

Discover Impactful Work:

Thermo Fisher Scientific relies on our Finance teams to support our business and functional teams in making decisions. Our Finance functions cover a range of areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting.

With a global presence and a strong reputation as an industry leader, we offer diverse and valuable career experiences. As a Financial Analyst, you’ll be an integral member of our finance team to ensure financial integrity, operational efficiency, and using data to drive decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth analysis of production costs, variances, and cost drivers to support data-driven operational decisions.
• Work as one team in the monthly financial closing process, which includes controlling expenses, defining accruals, and reviewing the balance sheet.
• Drive the annual budgeting AOP and monthly forecasting process and support with reporting using financial insights to support business decisions through monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with other teams outside of finance to improve workflows and productivity towards our financial and operational plans.
• Support driving improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements for operational and financial improvements.
• Ensure accountancy adherence through integrity of data and accuracy according to corporate policies and accounting standards.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent level of working experience in financial analysis).
• Experience in financial analysis gained within a regulated fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and partner at all levels of stakeholders in the organisation.
• Strong analytical skills to review and analyse complex financial reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise within an ever-changing environment.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join 100,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life each day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.