Operations Finance Analyst (UK)

Thermo Fisher Scientific; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a talented financial analyst to join the Operations Finance team. This role involves managing financial project portfolios, conducting analysis, and working cross-functionally to achieve business objectives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Join us in making a positive impact globally!

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of previous experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily financial management of project portfolios.
• Conduct profitability and cash flow analysis on assigned projects.
• Reconcile costs and revenues recognized for assigned projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

VBA

SQL

Power BI

RPA

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. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.

Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our Operations Finance team currently has an exciting opportunity to join their team. This can be a fully remote role based in the UK.

As a member of the Operations Finance team, you will contribute to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting. You will work cross-functionally with operations, commercial finance, and finance to resolve issues related to revenue, costs, contract values, billing, balance sheet management, financial reporting, financial tools, and processes.

**Responsibilities include:**

• Administer the daily financial management of project portfolios consisting of single service contracts and tactical accounts.
• Identify issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables.
• Perform analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases, including revenue calculations and forecasting.
• Analyze cost assignments, ensuring adherence to accepted cost accounting standards.
• Conduct regular profitability and cash flow analysis on assigned projects.
• Reconcile costs and revenues recognized for assigned projects.
• Analyze revenue forecast variance and ensure forecast accuracy.
• Maintain project information and budgets within the project accounting system.
• Review and approve work movements and scope changes.
• Coordinate with support staff to ensure timely and accurate invoicing of sponsors.
• Assist in preparing invoice backup requirements and client reconciliation requests.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification. Previous experience (0-2 years) that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with internal clients; adapt quickly to new systems; handle sensitive information; juggle multiple tasks; possess strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required; experience with SharePoint, VBA, SQL, Power BI, RPA is advantageous. A solid understanding of accounting/financial principles is essential; professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are a plus for roles with more accounting focus.

Work Environment: We support a healthy and balanced environment. Requirements include effective communication, ability to work upright and stationary, proficiency with office equipment, and performing under pressure while managing multiple projects.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific and be part of our mission to make a difference. Apply today!