Financial Analyst III

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description The Financial Analyst III position works closely with the Sr. Director, Finance FP&A in supporting the planning, analyzing, forecasting and budgeting for the Laboratory Chemicals Division. This role can be located in US- Paramus, NJ, US - Tewksbury, MA, or US - Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities: · Support consolidation of long-term planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecast processes; work closely with business unit, functional and finance leads. · Assist in design and preparation of regular monthly / quarterly business review presentations for senior management. · Prepare detailed analysis of monthly expense trend data to support accurate financial reporting and reliable forecasting of expenses for Opex (IT / Marketing / Finance / HR functions). · Drive a continuous improvement approach with a focus on automation and operational improvements on key FP&A processes (improved FX modeling, PowerBI commercial dashboard, SPoT data management for divisional analytics). · Drive diversity and inclusion and be a valuable contributor in promoting the core set of values in the organization: integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement. · Possess initiative, passion, intellectual curiosity, a positive demeanor. · Support other initiatives, special projects, requests, and ad-hoc financial analysis Key Proficiencies: Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail; ability to step back and analyze the overall business impact and help to develop solutions to broad business issues and analyze variances and trends Excellent financial modeling skills Expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (Hyperion Planning and Power BI preferred) Ability to handle several tasks and projects Natural bias towards continuous improvement Ability to navigate in the matrix organization and influence business partners to get result Confidence to work well with all levels of the organization Education/ Experience: · Bachelor's degree and/or MBA in Accounting or Finance · Requires a minimum of three years of shown experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and handling costs in a matrixed organization · Proven track record of achieving desired results without direct report authority · Experience in a global manufacturing organization is desired Company Benefits: This position will 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 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 programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement Competitive paid time off (PTO), paid holidays annually, paid parental 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Created: 2024-11-05