Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Based in Carlsbad, CA, this role sits within the Clinical Sequencing Division (CSD) of the Life Sciences Group (LSG), supporting both FP&A and R&D finance. It is an opportunity to build strong business partnering and FP&A process skills within an innovation-driven business, while bringing a modern mindset around data, automation, and AI-enabled finance.
CSD operates in a fast-moving, highly competitive market where R&D prioritization and resource allocation are critical to success. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to support strategic roadmap decisions, improve investment visibility, and strengthen financial decision support across the business.
As part of the division FP&A team, the role also supports MBR and QBR consolidation, cross-functional collaboration with CSD leaders, and preparation of Group and Corporate deliverables. The analyst will leverage dashboard tools and partner with Digital Finance teams to enhance reporting, improve insight generation, and help modernize how finance supports the business.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the $90M CSD R&D OpEx budget and partner with R&D leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and investment tradeoffs
- Develop the Annual Operating Plan and own Roadmap preparation for senior leadership reviews
- Support monthly PV2 reporting and update R&D financials in MBR/QBR materials
- Partner cross-functionally to support decisions that move new products from concept to commercial launch
- Review CapEx actuals and forecasts, ensure accounting compliance, and support spend approvals and financial guidance
- Coordinate with Accounting & Finance centers of excellence to manage capital and operating expenditures
- Lead key elements of MBR/QBR financial consolidation, including revenue and Organic Growth splits between Core and CDx, OpEx bridge support, and metric validation
- Provide ad hoc analysis and decision support on topics such as standard margins, OpEx drivers, PV2 by geography, and cost center hierarchy changes
- Use systems, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, forecasting, and finance process efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or analytical roles
- Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and large data sets
- Experience with forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with tools such as Hyperion, HFM, PLN, SAP, Power BI, or similar systems preferred
- Interest in automation, AI, and the future of finance preferred
- Strong business partner with sound financial judgment
- Able to translate data into clear insights and actions
- Comfortable balancing recurring deliverables with ad hoc strategic support
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and curious
- Aligned with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4I Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or analytical roles
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems and large data sets
- Experience with forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with Hyperion, HFM, PLN, SAP, Power BI, or similar systems
- Interest in automation, AI, and the future of finance
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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