Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.
The Sr. Financial Analyst, Global Functions Finance will support finance activities across Global Functions with a focus on standardizing, simplifying and automating recurring financial processes. This role will partner across functional Finance teams to develop common approaches to reporting, forecasting, business reviews, data management and financial planning.
A key part of the role will be helping Global Functions Finance improve the quality, consistency and structure of financial data used across the organization. While the individual may not own source-system data directly, they will provide guidance, oversight and recommendations to improve data definitions, governance, integration and usability.
The role will also serve as a strong advocate for the use of technology, automation and AI within Finance. The successful candidate should be energized by emerging technologies, actively identify practical AI use cases, challenge manual ways of working and help accelerate adoption across the Global Functions Finance organization.
Responsibilities
Partner across Global Functions Finance teams to standardize recurring financial processes, including reporting, forecasting, business reviews, templates and planning calendars.
Identify opportunities to simplify, centralize and automate repeatable finance activities, reducing manual effort and improving consistency across functions.
Serve as a champion for AI, automation and emerging technology within Finance, proactively identifying use cases and helping teams adopt new ways of working.
Evaluate Finance processes and recommend opportunities to use AI and automation for reporting, commentary, analysis, workflow management, data preparation and other recurring activities.
Support Global Functions financial consolidation, forecasting, AOP, STRAP and performance reporting.
Develop and maintain standardized forecasting models, reporting tools and analytical templates that can be leveraged across multiple functions.
Help establish consistent data definitions, structures and governance practices across Global Functions Finance.
Partner with Finance, systems and data teams to identify data-quality issues and recommend improvements to data sourcing, mapping, validation, reconciliation and integration.
Provide oversight and guidance to improve the accuracy, consistency, traceability and usability of financial data across reporting and planning processes.
Develop dashboards and reporting solutions that improve transparency, accessibility and consistency of financial information.
Partner with functional Finance teams to understand existing processes, identify common requirements and implement scalable solutions while preserving appropriate business context and judgment.
Establish process documentation, controls and cross-training to improve sustainability, governance and knowledge sharing.
Track process improvements and help quantify improvements in cycle time, quality, automation and capacity.
Provide financial analysis and decision support for cross-functional Global Functions initiatives as needed.
Location
Primary office location is Waltham, MA (Thermo Fisher Scientific Headquarters).
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; MBA and/or CPA/CFA preferred.
5+ years of progressive finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, analysis and reporting.
Strong understanding of core FP&A processes, financial controls and month-end/quarter-end reporting.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to work with large and complex data sets.
Strong appreciation for data quality, structure and governance, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and recommend practical improvements.
Experience with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools; experience with Power BI, automation platforms, data visualization or related technologies preferred.
Demonstrated ability to identify process-improvement opportunities and develop practical, scalable solutions.
Strong passion for AI, automation and emerging technology, with curiosity about how these capabilities can reshape Finance.
Demonstrated willingness to challenge traditional ways of working, experiment with new tools and advocate for adoption across teams.
Ability to translate new technology into practical Finance use cases and help others understand the value and potential impact.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence without direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a complex, highly matrixed organization.
Strong problem-solving mindset, intellectual curiosity and a continuous-improvement orientation.
Travel Requirements
Less than 10% domestic/international travel 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- MBA and/or CPA/CFA
- 5+ years of progressive finance experience with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting
- Working knowledge of accrual accounting, cost allocation methodologies, financial controls, and month-end close processes
- Experience with enterprise ERP, HRIS, and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, ADP, Hyperion, OneStream, or similar)
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence senior leaders
- Ability to operate independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a complex, matrixed environment
- Strong collaboration skills with ability to build relationships, drive accountability, and lead process improvements
- Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and accountability with a proactive approach to problem solving
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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