Sr. Financial Analyst - Molecular Biology

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as key finance partner to Molecular Biology Business Unit by analyzing performance drivers, supporting pipeline and funnel reviews, and ensuring disciplined execution against revenue and margin targets
• Partner directly with the Director / General Manager, Cloning & Services (C&S) performance through actionable financial insights, executive-level communication, KPI tracking, NPI support and revenue analysis
• Direct financial support of Molecular Biology Operating Expense budget
• Collaborate with the Molecular Biology FP&A leader to develop and refine monthly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and clear visibility to risks and opportunities
• Deliver price, volume, mix, and customer analytics to inform commercial and portfolio decision-making
• Define and monitor critical performance metrics, and proactively drive initiatives to meet or exceed targets
• Build and enhance financial models to support investment decisions, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement (PPI) within finance processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Leverage systems and tools to automate reporting and streamline analytics where possible

Keys to Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business-related discipline (MBA or CFA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a global, matrixed organization
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers and business strategy
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Hyperion Planning, SmartView, or comparable financial systems
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiences
• Prominent ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment with a willingness to embrace new challenges

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$154,700.00. 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
• 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