Finance Analyst III – Clinical Sequencing Division

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Job Description

Based in Carlsbad CA this role sits within the Clinical Sequencing Division (CSD) of the Life Sciences Group (LSG) supporting both FP&A and R&D finance. It is an opportunity to build strong business partnering and FP&A process skills within an innovation-driven business while bringing a modern mindset around data automation and AI-enabled finance.

CSD operates in a fast-moving highly competitive market where R&D prioritization and resource allocation are critical to success. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to support strategic roadmap decisions improve investment visibility and strengthen financial decision support across the business.

As part of the division FP&A team the role also supports MBR and QBR consolidation cross-functional collaboration with CSD leaders and preparation of Group and Corporate deliverables. The analyst will leverage dashboard tools and partner with Digital Finance teams to enhance reporting improve insight generation and help modernize how finance supports the business.

• Manage the $90M CSD R&D OpEx budget and partner with R&D leadership to identify risks opportunities and investment tradeoffs
• Develop the Annual Operating Plan and own Roadmap preparation for senior leadership reviews
• Support monthly PV2 reporting and update R&D financials in MBR/QBR materials
• Partner cross-functionally to support decisions that move new products from concept to commercial launch
• Review CapEx actuals and forecasts ensure accounting compliance and support spend approvals and financial guidance
• Coordinate with Accounting & Finance centers of excellence to manage capital and operating expenditures
• Lead key elements of MBR/QBR financial consolidation including revenue and Organic Growth splits between Core and CDx OpEx bridge support and metric validation
• Provide ad hoc analysis and decision support on topics such as standard margins OpEx drivers PV2 by geography and cost center hierarchy changes
• Use systems automation and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting forecasting and finance process efficiency

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience in FP&A finance accounting or analytical roles
• Strong analytical modeling and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and large data sets
• Experience with forecasting reporting and variance analysis
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Experience with tools such as Hyperion HFM PLN SAP Power BI or similar systems preferred
• Interest in automation AI and the future of finance preferred

• Strong business partner with sound financial judgment
• Able to translate data into clear insights and actions
• Comfortable balancing recurring deliverables with ad hoc strategic support
• Proactive detail-oriented and curious
• Aligned with Thermo Fisher Scientifics 4I Values: Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement

Compensation and Benefits

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

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