Financial Analyst III

About the role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our finance teams provide insights, guidance, and stewardship to support the business's mission and growth. We are seeking a Financial Analyst III to join the Corporate Infrastructure and Security (CIS) organization within Information Technology Shared Services (ITSS) Finance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Own core accounting close processes, including preparing, recording, and reviewing monthly journal entries; reconciling accounts; validating financial results; and reviewing/approving invoices and appropriation requests.
• Lead components of forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning, partnering with functional leaders to understand cost drivers and future investment needs.
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Deliver clear, insightful monthly results packages and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze and communicate variance drivers, providing recommendations and contingency plans to ensure financial commitments are achieved.
• Support development of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional projects, process improvements, or systems enhancements.
• Contribute financial expertise to capital planning and investment proposals as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, FP&A, or a hybrid finance role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, conducting variance analysis, and supporting forecasting/planning cycles.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Power BI experience a plus).
• Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn new systems, concepts, and business models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly present financial information to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships with operational and functional leaders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
• Embraces Thermo Fisher Scientific’s values of Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position 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, including:

• 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.
• Retail 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.