Senior Financial Analyst, Cell Culture

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Waltham, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$103,100–$154,700 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Business Growth, Business Processes, Cell Cultures, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Data Sets, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Hyperion, Incentive Programs, International Business, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Power BI, Product Management, Profit & Loss, Revenue Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Revenue Growth, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Stock Purchase Plans, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
5 days ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Cell Culture & Cell Therapy business is a global business within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Bioproduction portfolio, supporting biopharma partners in the development and manufacturing of life-changing biologics through our Gibco media solutions

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide finance leadership and strategic support across key areas of the Cell Culture business. 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 for the Cell Culture business, 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 Waltham, MA, USA

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the primary finance business partner to Product Management for the largest vertical, driving revenue forecasting, growth planning, and strategic decision-making.

  • Own financial planning and performance management for the vertical, including development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly and quarterly business reviews.

  • Lead analysis of revenue, standard margin, and key P&L drivers; translate complex financial results into clear insights, risks, and actions for senior leadership.

  • Evaluate backlog, pipeline, and molecule-driven opportunities to assess forecast confidence, upside, and downside risk.

  • 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.

  • Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and narratives to support leadership decision-making.

  • Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic improvement initiatives, new analytical capabilities, and process enhancements across the business.

How You Will Get Here

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field required

  • 4+ 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.

Work Environment

Fully onsite

No relocation assistance provided at this time

Travel requirements

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

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00-$154,700.00.

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

About the Company

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
All
WEBSITE
https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html