About the role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are essential to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop unique career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #101 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of over $42 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.
Role Responsibilities
The Senior Financial Analyst role will be responsible for Cost Accounting and Operations Finance projects within the global finance projects team. Initially, this role will collaborate in the Cost Accounting workstream to integrate a recent acquisition into Thermo Fisher’s E1 ERP environment. After project completion this role will lead and collaborate on LSG, BPG, SDG, and/or AIG, projects, but may also provide support to other Thermo Fisher Groups. This role will engage with finance leadership at group and division level to ensure a seamless execution of company, group, divisional and functional Operations Finance projects. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Finance Projects.
This role requires on-site presence at our 5823 Newton Dr., Carlsbad, CA location 3-5 days a week. No relocation assistance provided at this time.
What you will do:
Support the migration of entities into core company ERPs (e.g. E1 and SAP), with specific emphasis on migration to the manufacturing module
Perform data validation and controls testing to ensure automated processes maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues during setup, testing, and go-live, and post go-live.
Identify and ensure that business requirements are met within a project
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during setup, testing, and go-live, and post go-live
Provide updates to senior management with focus on decisions, issues, and risks
Lead project related change management including communication and training
Challenge the status quo, proactively identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation, and/or collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g. IT, COEs) to standardize processes, drive process improvements, and drive system enhancements.
Assess and implement opportunities to use AI / machine learning / generative AI tools to improve reporting efficiency, anomaly detection, root-cause analysis, and insight generation.
Support ad-hoc internal, group, and corporate requests as needed.
How you will get here:
Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or Information Technology
5+ years relevant experience in finance
Demonstrates and drives the Thermo Fisher values – Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation
Track record of using tools such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python, Alteryx, Power Automate, or similar to automate workflows and improve financial reporting and analysis.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, E1 (JD Edwards), Dynamics, etc.
Cost Accounting and/or Operations Finance experience with knowledge of key accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience working in a global, matrixed environment preferred
Strong team building skills and ability to work with a diverse group of customers in a global-matrixed environment
Self-motivated; bias for action
Travel requirements
Less than 10% domestic/international travel required
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$130,000.00.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.
