Financial Analyst III - Global Services & Support (GSS)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join our dynamic COE FP&A team as a Financial Analyst III, based in Lagunilla in Heredia, Costa Rica. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the key FP&A and business intelligence activities that would enable the Global Services & Support organization’s achievement of goals and objectives. The responsibilities include financial reporting activities, business partnership for OpEx, CAPEX forecasting, and closing activities. It is a role that requires a self-starter with strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities. Establishing strong partnerships with business leaders in the respective functions is essential. Well-built analyses and clear communication with senior finance leadership is needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global management to develop regular monthly/quarterly management reporting packages, including financial and key performance indicator metrics.

• Cost center and headcount management to ensure accuracy for internal managerial reporting and optimize resource allocation to drive operational efficiency.

• Support the consolidation of monthly forecasts and provide insights to global management and finance leads.

• Prepare month-end close journal entries and reporting, update reporting files daily, and track CAPEX and depreciation.

Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, ideally within a matrixed organization.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience supporting OpEx and CAPEX planning processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Hyperion planning system, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms

• Familiarity with a tier 1 ERP system (E1, SAP, etc.).

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and make a meaningful impact on global scientific advancement while advancing your career in finance. Join our organization today!