Financial Analyst II

About the role

Operating under the Controllership function, the Financial Analyst II will become an integral member of the Greenville Finance team at the largest site in the Pharma Services Group (PSG). The holder of this position will develop and provide key analytics, as well as will develop strategic partnerships with multiple functions throughout the organization, including the Business Management and the Development Services teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an eagerness to learn and will be an effective collaborator with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting close activities for the site including, but not limited to, journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely results that are in accordance with US GAAP and Thermo Fisher accounting policy.
• Collaborate with business partners across the site, including Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Business Management teams, to drive improved performance and analytical insights.
• Prepare and analyze management reports on the results of the business.
• Take initiative to drive analysis linking operational activities with their financial impact, and suggest to management ideas on related, actionable improvements.
• Prompt and drive communication as well as coordination with other departments to improve the quality of financial information.
• Maintain and improve written procedures relevant to all major activities.
• Continuously improve finance team processes through use of visual management and Finance tier meeting.
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; Masters in Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Experience with data warehousing tools.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and effective time management.
• Curiosity and initiative to discover root cause.
• Strong presentation skills to articulate results to key stakeholders.

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office Location: US - North Carolina - Greenville