About the role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. As a CDD Senior Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the Business Unit and Commercial organization by driving pricing excellence, optimizing margins, and ensuring strong financial governance across global markets. This role partners closely with commercial, marketing, contracting, and operations teams to enable profitable growth, ensure pricing compliance, and deliver actionable insights.
Location Requirement:
This position is on-site at our Fremont, CA (46500 Kato Road – Microgenics) location. Candidates must be able to work on-site daily. Relocation assistance is not available at this time.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
- Partner with North America Commercial teams to analyze and influence revenue, gross margin, distributor pricing, and concession strategies
- Conduct pricing and margin analysis for Corporate and GPO accounts (e.g., Vizient, Premier), including spend reporting
- Support global pricing initiatives for quotes, tenders, bids, and business cases across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC
- Collaborate with Lifecycle Management (LCM) and global stakeholders on pricing strategies
- Provide financial support for complex deals, renewals, and large instrument-related contracts
- Support distributor approval processes across global regions
Pricing & Financial Analysis
- Maintain and update pricing structures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Execute pricing uploads, contract updates, and amendments in ERP systems (QAD)
- Analyze financial impact of pricing strategies, including annual price increases
- Develop intercompany transfer pricing models
- Deliver data-driven insights on margin performance and pricing effectiveness
Contracting & Operational Collaboration
- Review and approve quotes in alignment with the Approved Authority Matrix (AAM)
- Partner with contracting teams to structure agreements and review non-standard contracts
- Support pricing tools (e.g., CDPM), including enhancements, testing, and issue resolution
- Coordinate contract review processes across regions
- Assist with system updates related to pricing, freight logic, and ERP enhancements
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with Customer Service, IT, Credit, and Finance teams to resolve pricing, invoicing, and system issues
- Ensure data integrity across systems (QAD, Cognos)
- Support audit requests and maintain proper documentation for compliance
- Contribute to system improvements, data governance, and process optimization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in commercial finance, pricing, or financial analysis
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Experience with ERP systems (QAD, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or healthcare industry preferred
- Familiarity with pricing and contract management tools
- Exposure to global business environments
Additional Information
- Travel requirements: less than 10% (domestic and international)
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $112,500.00–$168,750.00.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
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.
