Sr. Financial Analyst - Molecular Biology
About The Position
The Senior Financial Analyst supports Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Molecular Biology Business Unit, which generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. The role provides commercial analytics, financial modeling, and forward-looking insights, serving as a strategic partner to business and finance leaders. It supports Made-to-Order business performance and business-wide FP&A, and influences the P&L and Balance Sheet across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, net income, and capital investments. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Finance – Molecular Biology, the analyst partners with product, OEM, and support functions. The position supports forecasting, planning, investment decisions, performance measurement, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another business-related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive finance experience.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to connect financial results with operational drivers and business strategy.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented ownership and problem-solving approach, including continuous improvement.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Hyperion Planning, SmartView, or comparable financial systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including synthesizing complex information for executive audiences.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions.
- Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment and willingness to take on new challenges.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CFA.
- Finance experience within a global, matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze performance drivers, support pipeline and funnel reviews, and help ensure disciplined execution against revenue and margin targets for the Molecular Biology Business Unit.
- Partner with the Director / General Manager of Genomics Workflow Automation (GWA) through financial insights, executive-level communication, KPI tracking, NPI support, and revenue analysis.
- Provide financial support for the Molecular Biology operating expense budget.
- Collaborate with the Molecular Biology FP&A leader to develop and refine monthly forecasts and provide visibility into risks and opportunities.
- Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic 5-Year Plan (STRAP), translating business strategies into financial outcomes.
- Deliver price, volume, mix, and customer analytics to inform commercial and portfolio decisions.
- Define and monitor performance metrics and proactively drive initiatives to meet or exceed targets.
- Build and enhance financial models for investment decisions, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement (PPI) in finance processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Use systems and tools to automate reporting and streamline analytics where possible.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Annual incentive bonus plan; variable annual bonus eligibility based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5%.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs.
- Commuter benefits.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
- 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with an opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase company stock at a discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
