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Job Title: Finance Analyst – LPG/LCD EMEA
Report to: Sr Manager Finance – LPG EMEA
Band: 06
Location: Europe / Remote
No. of Direct Reports: 0
Requisition ID: R-01347714
Position Summary
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a high-impact, results-driven Finance Analyst to support Commercial Finance activities for the LPG and LCD businesses across EMEA (combined $650M+ revenue scope).
This role will primarily support the growing LCD commercial business while providing back-up support on EMEA Selling OpEx activities, ensuring scalability and continuity across the regional finance structure.
The Finance Analyst will partner closely with Commercial Leaders, Division Finance, and Regional FP&A to deliver forward-looking insights, influence decision-making, and drive business performance across Revenue, Price, Bookings, and OpEx. The role includes active participation in business reviews and direct exposure to senior stakeholders, offering a strong foundation for growth within a finance business partnering career path.
Operating in a remote and matrixed environment, the role requires the ability to influence stakeholders across geographies, including close collaboration with France-based and broader EMEA commercial teams.
This position is suited for a finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with a proactive, business-oriented mindset — moving beyond reporting to actively shape decisions and outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Commercial Performance & Forecasting
- Support forecasting processes (Revenue, Bookings, Price, OpEx) for LCD and broader LPG EMEA
- Lead financial preparation and actively contribute to weekly Commercial Pulse calls and monthly / quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR)
- Partner with Commercial Leaders to identify risks & opportunities (R&O) and help drive corrective actions
- Develop and maintain leading indicators to anticipate performance gaps and influence outcomes
Annual Operating Plan & Strategic Planning
- Support AOP preparation and target cascade (Region / Channel / Product level)
- Contribute to STRAP and multi-year planning activities
- Ensure alignment between AOP targets and operational KPIs
Commercial Analytics & Business Partnership
- Provide financial support for Channel and Key Account initiatives (rebate programs, incentive programs, promotions)
- Evaluate performance and ROI of commercial programs and influence optimization decisions
- Build structured scenario modelling to support commercial decision-making
- Deliver ad-hoc analysis to address emerging business trends and support leadership discussions
OpEx & Workforce Support (Back-up Role)
- Act as structured back-up to Selling OpEx control activities (accrual validation, variance analysis)
- Support workforce planning using Workday / Workforce module
- Assist in implementing scalable OpEx reporting tools (e.g., SPoT / Power BI dashboards)
Process Improvement & Analytics Advancement
- Contribute to reporting automation and dashboard development leveraging Power BI and GOLD data models
- Identify simplification opportunities and drive process improvements (PPI mindset)
- Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT Enterprise) to enhance productivity and insight generation
Cross-Functional Exposure & Leadership Interaction
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Channel, and Division Finance stakeholders across EMEA
- Present financial insights and recommendations in regional review forums
- Build strong relationships with remote stakeholders and effectively influence across a matrix organization
- Ensure reporting continuity and cross-training within the FP&A team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA a plus)
- 2–4 years of progressive analytical experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or similar function
- Strong analytical and modelling capabilities (Excel, financial modelling, relational databases)
- Experience with financial reporting systems (Power BI, Cognos, CMR, PLN, SPoT or similar)
- Experience in commercial finance within a multi-entity, international environment preferred
- Ability to synthesize complex data into concise, actionable insights
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with Commercial Leaders
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a remote, matrixed environment
- Fluent English required; additional European languages a plus
- Willingness to travel 10–20% if required
Success Profile
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate proactive finance business partnering, beyond reporting
- Influence decision-making through clear, data-driven insights
- Anticipate risks and drive corrective actions with stakeholders
- Balance analytical rigor with commercial pragmatism
- Thrive in a remote, cross-functional environment requiring strong collaboration and influence
- Show curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
This role offers strong visibility, exposure to senior stakeholders, and a clear development path within Commercial Finance and FP&A at Thermo Fisher Scientific, contributing to building a scalable and forward-looking finance function across LPG/LCD EMEA.
