Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionDESCRIPTIONHow You Will Make an Impact
The Purification & Pharma Analytics Division is a global business within Thermo Fisher Scientific, supporting biopharma partners in the development and manufacturing of life-changing therapeutics through our analytical solutions.
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide finance leadership and strategic support across key areas of the Pharma Analytics Business Unit. This role partners closely with product management and cross-functional leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational execution, while delivering data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager leading FP&A and Pharma Analytics, this role will shape financial strategy, influence investment decisions, and deliver executive-ready insights for a high-growth, innovation-driven portfolio.
This position is based at our primary office in Carlsbad, CA.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to Product Management, driving revenue forecasting, growth planning, and strategic decision-making.
- Own financial planning and performance management, including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly & quarterly business reviews.
- Own and facilitate business reviews by developing and presenting executive-level presentations and reporting to support leadership decision-making.
- Lead analysis of revenue, standard margin, and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights, risks, and actions for senior leadership.
- Support financial consolidation processes, working with the FP&A team to ensure accurate roll-up of Pharma Analytics BU results to the Purification & Pharma Analytics Division level.
- Drive data-driven insights by navigating complex datasets to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve execution and operational efficiency.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial, Operations, and Finance leadership to align financial outcomes with business priorities.
- Identify, quantify, and actively manage risks and opportunities, ensuring visibility and accountability against strategic plans.
- Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic improvement initiatives, new analytical capabilities, and process enhancements across the business.
REQUIREMENTSHow You Will Get Here
Education & Experience
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of proven track record in Finance related field is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex business dynamics and proactively communicate the financial implications of decisions to non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; experience with Power BI and Hyperion is preferred.
- Strong understanding of P&L mechanics, financial controls, and end-to-end business processes.
- Attention to detail with a consistent track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work under tight timelines.
- Ability to synthesize complex financial information, influence diverse stakeholders, and confidently challenge the status quo while operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- This position offers the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions, work cross-functionally in a global business, and grow your career in a culture driven by our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Travel requirements
- Less than 5% domestic/international travel may be required.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00-$154,000.00.
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
