About the role
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OfficeJob 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.
Location Specific Information:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Analyst - Employee Expenses and Corporate Cards to join our dynamic team at Global Business Services (GBS), part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The successful candidate will be a key member of our finance team, specifically focusing on Employee Expense Management and Corporate Credit Card program administration, including card lifecycle support, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination. The Finance Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our expense and corporate credit card processes, contributing to the financial health and operational excellence of the organization.
Role Summary:
Our colleagues in GBS Shared Services strive for excellence in every task, at every moment. We are game changers seeking improvements to processes and more efficient ways of working or adapting to changing financial and industry environments.
The role will be based in the Procure to Pay department with the possibility for promotion into other areas within the Team or within the department where qualifications and deeper accounting knowledge are developed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Audit and process employee expense reports within the company ERP system, ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations, approval workflows, and Thermo Fisher Scientific internal policies and procedures.
- Provide support and guidance to employees and cardholders on expense and corporate card-related queries through various communication channels.
- Administer end-to-end corporate credit card processes, including card applications, cancellations, limit or profile changes, cardholder queries, payments, salary deductions, reconciliations, and data maintenance.
- Ensure all assigned activities are completed in line with agreed KPIs, SLAs, and strict deadlines.
- Follow company policies, approval matrices, compliance requirements, and internal controls strictly; escalate exceptions, risks, and overdue items in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate corporate card master data, documentation, and audit trail for cardholder setup, changes, closures, and related approvals.
- Advise and guide employees, cardholders, and approvers on expense and corporate card policies, procedures, and required supporting documentation.
- Prepare detailed reports and analyses on expense trends, card usage, variances, aging items, and compliance metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, strengthen controls, and streamline workflows related to employee expenses and corporate cards.
- Support Accounts Payable (AP) for month-end closing activities.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/accounting or higher.
Experience:
- At least 3+ years of experience in an international corporate environment, preferably within the Finance area; experience with employee expenses, corporate cards, or bank-facing processes is considered a strong advantage.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent in English (verbal and written).
- High level of integrity and ability to follow company policies and confidential data handling requirements strictly.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment while meeting agreed KPIs, SLAs, and strict deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in financial record-keeping, cardholder data maintenance, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Strong time management, organizational, follow-up, and escalation skills.
- Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As a team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with CRG GBS, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development program, ensuring you reach your potential.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Job Seekers with Disability:
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Aplyr's read
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a powerhouse in biotechnology, attracting professionals passionate about advancing scientific research and innovation across diverse roles and regions.
What's promising
- •Thermo Fisher is a leader in the biotech industry, offering stability and growth potential.
- •The company invests heavily in R&D, fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- •Global presence provides diverse career opportunities across multiple regions and disciplines.
What to watch
- •High pressure and fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to communication challenges.
- •Frequent acquisitions may result in uncertainty and change for employees.
Why Thermo Fisher
- •Thermo Fisher's broad product portfolio spans laboratory equipment to clinical diagnostics.
- •The company plays a crucial role in global scientific advancements and healthcare solutions.
- •Strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility sets it apart in the industry.
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About Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a range of products and services to help researchers and scientists in laboratories and clinical settings.
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