Senior Financial Analyst, Cell Culture

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Waltham, MA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Biologicals and Chemicals Division is a global business within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Bioproduction portfolio, supporting biopharma partners in the development and manufacturing of life-changing biologics through our Gibco™ media solutions. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide finance leadership and strategic support across key areas of the Cell Culture business. This role partners closely with product management and cross-functional leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational execution, while delivering data-driven insights to inform decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for the Cell Culture business, this role will shape financial strategy, influence investment decisions, and deliver executive-ready insights for a high-growth, innovation-driven portfolio. This position is based at our primary office in Waltham, MA, USA

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of proven track record in Finance related field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex business dynamics and proactively communicate the financial implications of decisions to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; experience with Power BI and Hyperion is preferred.
• Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, financial controls, and end-to-end business processes.
• Attention to detail with a consistent track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial information, influence diverse stakeholders, and confidently challenge the status quo while operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

• experience with Power BI and Hyperion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Product Management for 2 verticals, driving revenue forecasting, growth planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Own financial planning and performance management for the 2 verticals, including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Lead analysis of revenue, standard margin, and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights, risks, and actions for senior leadership.
• Evaluate backlog, pipeline, and molecule-driven opportunities to assess forecast confidence, upside, and downside risk.
• Drive data-driven insights by navigating complex datasets to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve execution and operational efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial, Operations, and Finance leadership to align financial outcomes with business priorities.
• Identify, quantify, and actively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring visibility and accountability against strategic plans.
• Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and narratives to support leadership decision-making.
• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic improvement initiatives, new analytical capabilities, and process enhancements across the business.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees