Operations Finance Analyst

ThermoFisher Scientific; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National medical and dental plans

Vision plan

Employee assistance and family support

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Financial Analyst I to join our team in the United States. You will contribute to financial excellence, deliver analysis, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions.

You’ll work with Finance, Operations, and business partners on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will enhance reporting processes, drive automation, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to growth through data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work effectively with large datasets
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial information and insights clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, systems, and processes
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and professional ethics

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial analysis and insights
• Provide financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting support
• Support compliance oversight and internal controls
• Assist with reporting processes, automation initiatives and data analysis
• Communicate financial information clearly to diverse audiences

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Self-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION: Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Financial Analyst I, where you'll contribute to financial excellence and business growth. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver financial analysis and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Working closely with Finance teams, Operations, and business partners, you'll provide critical financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, financial performance analysis, and compliance oversight. You'll also have opportunities to enhance reporting processes, drive automation initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to the company's continued growth through accurate financial analysis and data driven decision making.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work effectively with large datasets

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial information and insights clearly to diverse audiences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies, systems, and processes

• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and professional ethics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

• Internship, academic, or professional exposure to financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle

• Knowledge of month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation

• Familiarity with SOX compliance, internal controls, or financial control frameworks

• Experience with financial reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Hyperion

• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis

• Interest or experience in process improvement, reporting automation, or data analytics

• Strong customer-focused mindset and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships

• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward a qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $50,000.00–$64,500.00.

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.