Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 hours ago
Finance Data Analyst
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in the science sector, and they are seeking a Finance Data Analyst to support their Specialty Diagnostics Group. The role involves ensuring data completeness and accuracy across reporting systems, collaborating with various teams, and supporting transformation initiatives.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Use MS Excel, MS Power BI, SQL, Athena, and Cognos to extract, validate, and interpret data for business analysis
Support transformation roadmap initiatives and GLA adoption
Maintain relationships with global teams during system launches, test cycles and hyper-care, ensuring effective communication to resolve defects and implement enhancements
Apply analytical skills to address user questions, resolve data integrity issues, and reconcile reporting systems
Support period close activities by performing system tie-outs, variance analysis, financial adjustments, and communicating changes to team members
Optimize standardized reporting, analysis, and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, using PPI (Practical Process Improvement)
Promote SPoT/Power BI as the de facto standard for reporting across the group and support user adoption
Leverage technology and process knowledge to automate routine tasks using tools such as UiPath, Gene AI and ChatGPT
Create and document communication materials, change impact assessments, and training modules for finance and accounting users
Qualification
Required
Experience with in-depth financial modeling as well as proven analytical and statistical problem solving skills, including data handling and relational database programming
Experience with Enterprise Data Management systems, Hyperion systems
Exhibit leadership, initiative, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Self-motivated, independent problem solver with excellent financial intuition and drive to explore the interaction of data across systems
Proven track record to make logical assumptions, analyze and communicate variances to management, and connect data from various systems
The ability to identify and implement process improvements
Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required. The candidate will have the ability to construct easy to understand analysis and presentations
Must have the capacity to coordinate and prioritize work and demonstrate effective time management
Natural bias towards continuous improvement. Exposure to PPI/Kaizen methodologies is considered an advantage
3+ years of dynamic Finance experience
Bachelors degree in Math, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant background
Preferred
Skills with Oracle products, Power BI, and IBM Cognos or other business intelligence software a plus
Experience with Python, Athena, VBA, PowerBI or other scripting language a plus
Knowledge of ERP systems (E1, JDE, SAP) and Data Warehouses a plus
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology a plus
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
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