Carlsbad Site Finance Analyst

ThermoFisher Scientific; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in California is seeking a Finance Sr. Analyst to join the Operations Finance team, supporting senior leaders with data analytics, financial reporting and forecasting.

You will lead monthly close, build senior management reports and drive improvements in reporting, partnering with cross‑functional teams to enable profitable growth.

Candidates should have an advanced degree or equivalent, strong Excel, Oracle, HFM/CMR, SAC experience and a background in FP&A or Controlling.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience in FP&A or related field
• Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in FP&A or related field
• Experience in FP&A or Controlling

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closing activities and ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze consolidated financial views and produce senior management reports.
• Improve financial reporting knowledge across the site.
• Review monthly revenue, spending details and headcount and explain variances to AOP and Forecast.
• Support preparing annual operating plan and monthly/quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR).
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Drive process improvements in reporting and analytics to boost productivity.
• Support CAPEX processes and participate in SOX/ statutory audits

Skills

Analytical skills

Data gathering

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Oracle

HFM/CMR

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives.

How you will make an impact:

Our Operations Finance function is responsible for providing oversight and support for our fast-paced, innovative and global sales teams. By leading activities such as strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, pricing and close exercises, while leveraging analytics, forecasting and reporting skills, you will help shape the commercial success of our business areas for senior leaders and the sales teams. You will develop a robust skill set as part of this fast-paced function by interacting with a broad number of internal business partners and building organizational capabilities to drive profitability & customer satisfaction. The work of this team is dynamic with high-visibility and impact to our diverse customers, providing you an exciting opportunity to gain valuable regional and global experiences and professional growth.

Seeking a Finance Sr. Analyst to be a key member of the Operations Finance team to support senior leaders in data analytics, financial reporting and forecasting processes to help craft the success of the business. This role would suit an individual with a passion for data analytics and a real desire to develop and succeed within a fast paced, innovative global FP&A function!

What you will do:

• Lead closing activities and guarantee accurate reporting in the monthly closing process
• Perform analysis of consolidated financial views, build key summary reports for senior management team
• Enhance financial reporting knowledge across the Site
• Reviewing monthly revenue, spending details and HC and identify the key factors driving variances to AOP and Forecast
• Support preparing annual operating plan and monthly and quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR)
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of reporting and analytical processes to drive productivity and efficiency
• Provide support to the CAPEX process (return of the investment)
• Lead SOX/Statutory Audits

How you will get here:

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis or related field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Prior experience within FP&A or Controlling
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills. Attention to detail and consistently delivering high quality work
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and tight time demands
• Excellent skills with MS Excel are required; Oracle, HFM/CMR, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) are preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team building skills and the shown ability to work with a diverse group of people even if geographically dispersed
• Self-motivated, higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done
• Continuous Improvement approach: Identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
• Exhibit leadership, initiative, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Travel requirements

• Less than 10% domestic/international travel required

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $115,000.00 - $135,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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.