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Job Description: How you’ll make an impact

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will play a key leadership role in scaling our financial infrastructure to improve planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics across the Global IT Teams. As an influential member of our Finance community, this SFA will also strategically partner with our functional leaders to drive P&L optimization by evolving our key expense (maintenance/contracts/human capital) operating model.

The ideal candidate is a high potential, natural relationship builder and problem solver in process efficiency and optimization, as consistently demonstrated through finance planning & analysis/accounting experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing financial planning and analysis support to drive Annual Operating Planning, Monthly Forecasting and Quarterly Business Reviews. Specific responsibilities include variance analyses, metric tracking, and report preparation.

• Tracking and reviewing spending trends and identifying the contributing factors driving variances to key comparable points (AOP, Prior Year, Prior Forecast)

• Financial modelling for our IT Shared Services organization as well as working with our Global Finance colleagues in the groups to understand variances and key drivers, opportunities, and risks

• Devising a Capital / Depreciation Model for cross-team use

• Driving our Global IT Appropriation Request meetings, executive communications, and summaries for CIO

• Owning our automation strategy for financial results

• Collaborating with key partners and peers to develop standard process sharing and continuous improvement practices across the organization

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong financial modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen detail-orientation.

• Knowledge of internal control environments and technical accounting principles (Capital Expense v. Operating Expense)

• Outstanding relationship building: ability to influence varying levels of leadership

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships and promote accountability among customers, peers, and operating partners.

• Technical ability to navigate interplay between all financial systems (Oracle, SAP, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial Management/CMR) and sophisticated Microsoft Office skills.

• Capacity to successfully navigate in a heavily matrixed environment.

• Outstanding prioritization skills (strong ability to lead multiple and meaningful priorities).

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and financial modeling skills

• Consistent track record of driving business accountability and continuous improvement activities.

• Superior communication skills.

• Embodiment of Thermo Fisher’s core values: Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• 3 years of validated experience in Finance or Accounting.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Capability to effectively and efficiently handle several projects at once. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively and articulately communicate instructions, issues and project statuses. Ability to think strategically, work independently & demonstrate to be a strong teammate, as well. Self-starter and detail oriented. Experience with data management and reporting software tools including sophisticated level knowledge of Microsoft Excel application, Cognos, and SAP. Proficiency with the English Language.

Strengths You'll Need:

Put the Customer First - Think and act with a customer-centric mindset to deliver ​excep​tional customer experiences​. Own Your Results - Take personal accountability for all you do and always exercise good judgement. Find a Better Way Everyday - Be intellectually curious and embrace Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

*Standards and Expectations: *

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.  Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner.  Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.  

Physical Requirements:

Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully align with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

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.