Business Finance and Operations Analyst

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Job Description

About Company:

 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. Our Innovative Laboratory technologies & Services makes it easier for customers.

About Us:

Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique customer access and a global footprint. Our broad customer base, from research, clinical to commercial production means you can have a broad and significant impact. All while working in an environment where you will be supported, valued and rewarded for your performance. Join our Sales & Marketing team with an unmatched depth of capabilities and help our customers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Business Finance and Operations Analyst:

To drive financial planning, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making to support business growth and efficiency. This role focuses primarily on business finance activities (80%) with additional responsibility for operations project initiatives and drive (20%)

Finance & Planning Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial performance reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards
• Drive month-end closing as per the pre-set calendar days and underlying activities
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership teams
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand cost drivers, revenue trends, and operational impacts on financial performance
• Develop financial models for business planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making support
• Assist in improving financial reporting automation and data accuracy
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and track savings realization
• Ensure timely preparation of MIS reports and presentation materials for management reviews

Operations & Project Management Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to digitize finance workflows
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional operational improvement projects
• Partner with IT and digital teams to drive these automations
• Analyze operational processes and identify opportunities for efficiency enhancement and process digitalization
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics
• Facilitate communication between finance and operations teams to ensure alignment on business priorities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• MBA / CA / CMA / CFA (preferred)

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in FP&A, business finance, or business analysis roles

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and business analytics
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Experience with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis & Modeling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Business Partnering
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Self-driven and detail-oriented professional with strong ownership mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Comfortable handling both strategic analysis and execution-oriented tasks
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our +120,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. 

ThermoFisher is committed to crafting a diverse work environment that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds.

ThermoFisher 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.

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