Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Analyst III, FP&A is a key member of the Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) FP&A team, supporting core financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes across the division. This role is responsible for owning a set of recurring financial processes that are critical to the monthly, quarterly, and annual operating rhythm of the business, while partnering closely with the Sr. Finance Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial information.
This position provides direct exposure to key finance and business leaders at the Business Unit, Division, and Group levels, including the Division Finance leader, and offers meaningful opportunity to add value through both core process ownership and broader business support. The Analyst III will play an important role in supporting key deliverables including MBR, QBR, AOP, and STRAP, while helping ensure alignment between Business Unit reporting, Division-level consolidation, and management reporting outputs.
In addition to process ownership, this role offers the opportunity to drive automation, improve reporting tools and templates, and contribute to analyses that support better business insight and decision making. Over time, there is opportunity for the role to expand in scope and take on more strategic and value-added responsibilities as the individual builds capability, credibility, and business knowledge.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical capability, attention to detail, systems aptitude, and the ability to operate effectively in a routine, process-driven environment while remaining flexible and adaptable as priorities evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Own recurring FP&A processes and deliverables, including:
Template creation and maintenance for Business Unit MBR and QBR submissions
System tie-out at the Business Unit and Division level for P&L and supplemental accounts
FX impact reporting and related analysis
Divisional headcount reporting
CAPEX roll-up and consolidation
Support key CAD financial deliverables, including MBR, QBR, AOP, and STRAP, through preparation, consolidation, validation, and analysis of required financial information
Partner with Business Unit finance teams to ensure accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end financial loads for each P&L
Help identify, troubleshoot, and resolve reporting or data alignment issues across systems, templates, and management reporting outputs
Drive automation and process improvement efforts for recurring templates, files, and reporting tools, with a focus on improving efficiency, consistency, and usability
Support ad hoc analysis and projects that generate business insight, including revenue performance trend analysis, Executive Financials file automation, and scorecard automation
Build and maintain reporting files, trackers, and supporting documentation to improve process reliability, repeatability, and continuity
Partner effectively across Business Unit and Division finance teams to meet deadlines and maintain a high standard of accuracy and responsiveness
Contribute to a strong operating cadence by delivering high-quality work on time and adapting effectively to shifting priorities and business needs
Support special projects and ad hoc requests as needed
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or related analytical roles
Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis in a business-facing or corporate finance environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills, with close attention to detail
Experience working with financial systems and large data sets, including reconciling and validating information across multiple sources
High proficiency Excel skills
Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as HFM, Hyperion, PLN, or similar systems preferred
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage recurring processes with discipline and accuracy while remaining flexible in response to changing priorities
Experience in a global, matrixed, or multi-business environment preferred
Characteristics / Success Profile
Highly organized and dependable, with strong ownership of recurring deliverables
Comfortable operating in a routine, process-driven environment while adapting to changing timelines, requests, and priorities
Detail-oriented and disciplined, with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness
Collaborative and effective in working with Business Unit finance teams, Division finance, and senior stakeholders
Proactive in identifying process gaps and opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate manual work
Willing to dig into issues, resolve inconsistencies, and improve output quality over time
Interested in growing beyond process execution into broader business support and more strategic finance contribution
Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and a strong work ethic aligned with Thermo Fisher Scientific's 4I Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $83,300.00-$125,000.00.
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
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.
