Sr. Financial Analyst, Pharma Analytics

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific our Finance teams are important 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 outstanding career experiences and perspectives.

DESCRIPTION

How You Will Make an Impact

The Purification & Pharma Analytics Division is a global business within Thermo Fisher Scientific supporting biopharma partners in the development and manufacturing of life-changing therapeutics through our analytical solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide finance leadership and strategic support across key areas of the Pharma Analytics Business Unit. 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 leading FP&A and Pharma Analytics 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 Carlsbad CA.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to Product Management driving revenue forecasting growth planning and strategic decision-making.

• Own financial planning and performance management including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP) and monthly & quarterly business reviews.

• Own and facilitate business reviews by developing and presenting executive-level presentations and reporting to support leadership decision-making.

• Lead analysis of revenue standard margin and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights risks and actions for senior leadership.

• Support financial consolidation processes working with the FP&A team to ensure accurate roll-up of Pharma Analytics BU results to the Purification & Pharma Analytics Division level.

• 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.

• Contribute to and where appropriate lead strategic improvement initiatives new analytical capabilities and process enhancements across the business.

REQUIREMENTS

How You Will Get Here

Education & Experience

• An undergraduate degree in Business Finance Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 3 years of proven track record in Finance related field is required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• 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.

• This position offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions work cross-functionally in a global business and grow your career in a culture driven by our 4i Values: Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement.

Travel requirements

• Less than 5% domestic/international travel may be required.

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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