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

Senior Financial Analyst, Cell Culture

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