Sr. Financial Analyst, Pharma Analytics

Senior Financial Analyst

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives.

How 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.

Requirements

How 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 Benefits

The 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