Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Own key financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePittsburgh • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $93,800 - $140,675 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Proficient in building financial models and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and integrity in financial results.

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Financial ReportingForecastingFinancial ModelingBusiness PartneringVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingPerformance AnalysisData AnalysisFinancial Forecasting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship BuildingCuriosityOwnershipAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelSAPHyperion PlanningPower BICognos

Industry Keywords

Financial PlanningCommercial FinanceBusiness FinancePerformance DriversAsset Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own key financial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis
Analyze performance against forecast, plan, and prior periods to identify drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities
Partner with Commercial and Operations teams on revenue, profitability, expenses, business pacing, and other performance drivers
Translate financial and operational data into actionable insights
Drive follow-through on financial commitments and performance gaps
Support monthly forecasting, annual planning, and long-term planning processes
Partner with Accounting during monthly close to ensure financial results integrity
Investigate unusual items, support accruals, and resolve financial reporting issues
Build financial models supporting pricing, expenses, headcount, investments, and other decisions
Identify opportunities to simplify and automate reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes
Support the European Asset Management Services business and broader global organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
3+ years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, or business finance
Strong financial and analytical skills, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, variance analysis, and financial modeling
Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, financial reporting or planning tools, and Microsoft Excel
Experience with SAP, Hyperion Planning, Power BI, Cognos, or similar platforms is beneficial
Strong communication and business partnering skills
Ability to translate financial analysis into clear insights and build relationships across functions and geographies
Demonstrated curiosity, ownership, and accountability
Less than 5% domestic and international travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
National medical and dental plans
National vision plan
Health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
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
Short- and long-term disability
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock discount