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Job Title: Finance Analyst – LPG/LCD EMEA
Report to: Sr Manager Finance – LPG EMEA
Band: 06
Location: Europe / Remote
No. of Direct Reports: 0
Requisition ID: R-01347714
Position Summary
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a high-impact, results-driven Finance Analyst to support Commercial Finance activities for the LPG and LCD businesses across EMEA (combined $650M+ revenue scope).
This role will primarily support the growing LCD commercial business while providing back-up support on EMEA Selling OpEx activities, ensuring scalability and continuity across the regional finance structure.
The Finance Analyst will partner closely with Commercial Leaders, Division Finance, and Regional FP&A to deliver forward-looking insights, influence decision-making, and drive business performance across Revenue, Price, Bookings, and OpEx. The role includes active participation in business reviews and direct exposure to senior stakeholders, offering a strong foundation for growth within a finance business partnering career path.
Operating in a remote and matrixed environment, the role requires the ability to influence stakeholders across geographies, including close collaboration with France-based and broader EMEA commercial teams.
This position is suited for a finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with a proactive, business-oriented mindset — moving beyond reporting to actively shape decisions and outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Commercial Performance & Forecasting
- Support forecasting processes (Revenue, Bookings, Price, OpEx) for LCD and broader LPG EMEA
- Lead financial preparation and actively contribute to weekly Commercial Pulse calls and monthly / quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR)
- Partner with Commercial Leaders to identify risks & opportunities (R&O) and help drive corrective actions
- Develop and maintain leading indicators to anticipate performance gaps and influence outcomes
Annual Operating Plan & Strategic Planning
- Support AOP preparation and target cascade (Region / Channel / Product level)
- Contribute to STRAP and multi-year planning activities
- Ensure alignment between AOP targets and operational KPIs
Commercial Analytics & Business Partnership
- Provide financial support for Channel and Key Account initiatives (rebate programs, incentive programs, promotions)
- Evaluate performance and ROI of commercial programs and influence optimization decisions
- Build structured scenario modelling to support commercial decision-making
- Deliver ad-hoc analysis to address emerging business trends and support leadership discussions
OpEx & Workforce Support (Back-up Role)
- Act as structured back-up to Selling OpEx control activities (accrual validation, variance analysis)
- Support workforce planning using Workday / Workforce module
- Assist in implementing scalable OpEx reporting tools (e.g., SPoT / Power BI dashboards)
Process Improvement & Analytics Advancement
- Contribute to reporting automation and dashboard development leveraging Power BI and GOLD data models
- Identify simplification opportunities and drive process improvements (PPI mindset)
- Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT Enterprise) to enhance productivity and insight generation
Cross-Functional Exposure & Leadership Interaction
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Channel, and Division Finance stakeholders across EMEA
- Present financial insights and recommendations in regional review forums
- Build strong relationships with remote stakeholders and effectively influence across a matrix organization
- Ensure reporting continuity and cross-training within the FP&A team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA a plus)
- 2–4 years of progressive analytical experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or similar function
- Strong analytical and modelling capabilities (Excel, financial modelling, relational databases)
- Experience with financial reporting systems (Power BI, Cognos, CMR, PLN, SPoT or similar)
- Experience in commercial finance within a multi-entity, international environment preferred
- Ability to synthesize complex data into concise, actionable insights
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with Commercial Leaders
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a remote, matrixed environment
- Fluent English required; additional European languages a plus
- Willingness to travel 10–20% if required
Success Profile
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate proactive finance business partnering, beyond reporting
- Influence decision-making through clear, data-driven insights
- Anticipate risks and drive corrective actions with stakeholders
- Balance analytical rigor with commercial pragmatism
- Thrive in a remote, cross-functional environment requiring strong collaboration and influence
- Show curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
This role offers strong visibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, and a clear development path within Commercial Finance and FP&A at Thermo Fisher Scientific, contributing to building a scalable and forward-looking finance function across LPG/LCD EMEA.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- 2-4 years of progressive analytical experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or similar function
- Strong analytical and modelling capabilities (Excel, financial modelling, relational databases)
- Experience with financial reporting systems (Power BI, Cognos, CMR, PLN, SPoT or similar)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with Commercial Leaders
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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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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