Financial Analyst III - Large Molecule Finance

Posted:
2/24/2026, 3:49:14 AM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary: The Large Molecule Business is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. This role supports the end-to-end global P&L for the business, associated FP&A activities, and works closely with business partners to drive growth and profitability. This position offers the right candidate an opportunity for career development while supporting a growing and dynamic business!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a trusted business partner to members of the BU leadership team and build an environment to both support and challenge partners with sound financial mentorship and strategic insights
  • Support the Annual Operating Plan process, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews and weekly forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, Site GMs and Finance leads.
  • Partner with colleagues within the BU, Division, and Group to drive both functional and business process improvements and productivity projects.
  • Act as subject matter expert for key Thermo Fisher systems (Hyperion Planning, Workday, Workforce Planning, SAP) to help increase knowledge of team members across organization
  • Prepare and present analysis for significant capital investments on adhoc basis.
  • Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions. 
  • Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
  • Perform ad-hoc projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates strong leadership, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to synthesize and produce strategic analysis to bring financial transparency to business leadership and enable data-based decisions
  • Excellent written communication skills, along with clear & concise verbal skills, are essential. 
  • Outstanding prioritization skills (ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time)
  • Ability to identify and champion productivity improvements and create an atmosphere of continuous improvement through PPI (Lean Process Improvement).
  • Possesses initiative, passion, curiosity, a positive demeanor and ability to perform as a standout colleague.
  • The ideal candidate will exhibit initiative and embrace the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant analytical background
  • 3+ years of progressive relevant work experience within a global organization.
  • Candidate will demonstrate experience in the following areas: operations accounting, financial reporting, internal control, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling technical accounting knowledge
  • History of business partnering as well as the ability to develop and implement robust financial processes to drive effective decisions.
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP or equivalent); Reporting tools (CMR, HFM) along with sophisticated Excel skills.
  • Track record of building organizational relationships with peers and operating partners across functions & geographies.
  • Self-starter - ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with high bias for action.
  • Experience in the Life Sciences industry is a plus.

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

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine