Operations Finance Analyst III
$90,900–$121,000 year
On-siteFremont, California, United States
Job Summary
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly business reviews with a focus on revenue, margin, and operational performance. Coordinate monthly close activities including inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, and balance sheet reconciliations. Analyze manufacturing cost variances for purchase price, material usage, labor, overhead, scrap, and yield to identify improvement opportunities. Prepare return-on-investment analyses, financial scenarios, and models to support business decisions and investment opportunities. Provide timely financial reporting and analysis to Finance and Operations partners while identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve data quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or a related finance role
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Basic understanding of, or interest in developing knowledge of, of inventory accounting, absorption costing, and variance analysis
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and summarize financial data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different functions and geographic locations
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to identify and improve inefficient processes
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn the business behind the numbers including financial concepts, systems, and processes
- Ability to translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations
- Comfort asking questions and working with business partners to understand financial results
- A continuous improvement mindset and interest in making financial processes simpler and more efficient
- Leadership and initiative consistent with Thermo Fisher Scientific's 4-I Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with financial planning, reporting, ERP, or consolidation systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion/Essbase, or similar platforms
- Experience with data visualization or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
- Familiarity with databases, SQL, or other tools used to organize and analyze large data sets
- Experience with Microsoft automation tools or other workflow/process automation technologies
- Experience using AI tools appropriately to improve financial analysis, reporting, or process efficiency
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, or financial business partnering
- Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls or working in a regulated business environment
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including Practical Process Improvement (PPI), is a plus
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