Financial Analyst - LPG EMEA

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Job Description

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas