Senior Financial Analyst, Cell Culture

ThermoFisher Scientific; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Product Management for revenue forecasting, strategic planning, and performance management.

You will own the annual operating plan, STRAP, and monthly/ quarterly reviews, translating complex results into executive-ready insights while working across Finance, Commercial, Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field required.
• 4+ years of proven track record in Finance related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Product Management for the largest vertical, driving revenue forecasting, growth planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Own financial planning and performance management for the vertical, including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), STRAP, and monthly/ quarterly reviews.
• Lead analysis of revenue, standard margin, and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights, risks, and actions for senior leadership.
• Evaluate backlog, pipeline, and molecule-driven opportunities to assess forecast confidence, upside, and downside risk.
• Drive data-driven insights by navigating complex datasets to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve execution and operational efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial, Operations, and Finance leadership to align financial outcomes with business priorities.
• Identify, quantify, and actively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring visibility and accountability against strategic plans.
• Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and narratives to support leadership decision-making.
• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic improvement initiatives, new analytical capabilities, and process enhancements across the business.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Power BI

Hyperion

Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Cell Culture & Cell Therapy business is a global business within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Bioproduction portfolio, supporting biopharma partners in the development and manufacturing of life-changing biologics through our Gibco™ media solutions

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide finance leadership and strategic support across key areas of the Cell Culture business. This role partners closely with product management and cross-functional leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational execution, while delivering data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for the Cell Culture business, this role will shape financial strategy, influence investment decisions, and deliver executive-ready insights for a high-growth, innovation-driven portfolio.

This position is based at our primary office in Waltham, MA, USA

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Product Management for the largest vertical, driving revenue forecasting, growth planning, and strategic decision-making.

• Own financial planning and performance management for the vertical, including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly and quarterly business reviews.

• Lead analysis of revenue, standard margin, and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights, risks, and actions for senior leadership.

• Evaluate backlog, pipeline, and molecule-driven opportunities to assess forecast confidence, upside, and downside risk.

• Drive data-driven insights by navigating complex datasets to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve execution and operational efficiency.

• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial, Operations, and Finance leadership to align financial outcomes with business priorities.

• Identify, quantify, and actively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring visibility and accountability against strategic plans.

• Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and narratives to support leadership decision-making.

• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic improvement initiatives, new analytical capabilities, and process enhancements across the business.

How You Will Get Here

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field required

• 4+ years of proven track record in Finance related field is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to understand complex business dynamics and proactively communicate the financial implications of decisions to non-finance stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; experience with Power BI and Hyperion is preferred.

• Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, financial controls, and end-to-end business processes.

• Attention to detail with a consistent track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work under tight timelines.

• Ability to synthesize complex financial information, influence diverse stakeholders, and confidently challenge the status quo while operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

• This position offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions, work cross-functionally in a global business, and grow your career in a culture driven by our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Work Environment

Fully onsite

No relocation assistance provided at this time

Travel requirements

• Less than 5% domestic/international travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts 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.