Sr Financial Analyst
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Thermofisher. Pittsburgh · full-time · $94,600–$142,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Help run weekly through annual finance work, including close, reporting, forecasts, planning and analysis
- Prepare the annual operating plan and monthly or quarterly business reviews for division leaders
- Reconcile monthly forecast and annual budget system entries, guiding business units through the process
- Review close results, probe variances and assumptions, and improve profitability and reporting accuracy
- Analyze IT-related expenses, improve reporting processes, and use AI to automate routine finance work
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or another listed business or analytical field
- At least five years in FP&A, finance, accounting or a related analytical role
- Strong Excel skills, careful analytical work and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Who this fits
This senior finance role suits someone who enjoys detailed analysis and can balance recurring deadlines with ad hoc projects. You’ll work a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule in an office in Pittsburgh.
From the employer
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to be a key member of the FP&A team for a $1.4B division with direct exposure to the Instrument & Enterprise Services (IES) senior leadership team and business units. This role would suit an individual with a passion for data analytics and a real desire to develop and succeed within a fast paced, innovative team.
Key Responsibilities:
·Assist with the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes to include month-end close, reporting, planning/forecasting and analytics activities
·Support preparing annual operating plan and monthly and quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR)
·Lead the division’s monthly forecast and annual budget system loading tie-out process, providing guidance and support to the business units
·Complete close activities, investigate variances, and challenge assumptions to improve profitability and ensure accurate, timely reporting
·Partner with IT stakeholders to analyze expenses and inform operational and strategic decisions
·Drive continuous improvement and standardization of reporting and analytical processes to drive productivity and efficiency
·Use AI to automate routine reporting, forecasting, and analysis, improving efficiency and insight
·Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis that drive business performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
·Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, analytics, or business-or management related field required
·5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or related analytical roles
·Strong analytical and data gathering skills. Attention to detail and consistently delivering high-quality work
·Ability to balance multiple priorities and tight time demands
·Excellent skills with MS Excel are required; Oracle, PLN/CMR, SAP are preferred
·Self-motivated, higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done
·Continuous Improvement approach: Identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
·Experience with process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled analytics tools preferred
·Exhibit leadership, initiative, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Pennsylvania is $94,600.00–$142,000.00.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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards