Financial Analyst - LPG EMEA

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, primarily supporting the LCD commercial business and providing backup for EMEA Selling OpEx activities. The role involves partnering with commercial leaders, delivering insights, influencing decisions, and driving business performance in a remote, matrixed environment.

Location: Europe / Remote

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.