Sr. Financial Analyst, Pharma Analytics

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a collaborative, impact-driven culture anchored by our 4i Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. This onsite role in Pleasanton, CA places you in the Purification & Pharma Analytics Division, where finance leadership partners with product management and cross-functional leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational execution. The position comes with a comprehensive Total Rewards package and opportunities to influence strategic decisions in a global business.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Technologies

• Excel
• Power BI
• Hyperion

Benefits

• 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

Compensation

The salary range for this California-based role is $103,100.00 – $154,000.00 per year. The position may be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance results in accordance with policy. A comprehensive Total Rewards package is available to U.S. colleagues and their families.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environment

Office environment

Travel

Less than 5% domestic/international travel may be required.