Finance Analyst (m/f/d)

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Finance Analyst (m/f/d) Job-ID: R-01358289 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. Finance Analyst (m/f/d) – Wuppertal Are you familiar with the processes and challenges of a manufacturing environment and looking to apply your financial expertise where it can make a real business impact? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. The Finance Analyst will be a key business partner to the Manufacturing and Operations teams, supporting financial planning, manufacturing cost analysis, month-end close activities and operational decision making to improve Wuppertal site performance. A day in the Life: Support the site Finance Manager in managing day-to-day financial activities and in driving site performance through timely analysis and business partnering Collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions and support decision making Analyze transactional and operational data, identify anomalies, and recommend accruals / reversals to ensure accurate reporting Support monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and budgeting processes Contribute to post-acquisition integration activities and the implementation / adoption of new systems and processes, including SAP, Oracle and other finance tools Keys to Success: Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, Plant Controlling or Cost Accounting, preferably within a global manufacturing environment Proficient user of systems (SAP, Hyperion, Hyperion Planning, Power BI, Cognos, Excel...). Experience with ERP implementation or migration projects is considered an advantage Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to summarize and present information in a concise and effective manner Attention to detail and consistently delivering high quality work. Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines and multi-task in deadline driven environment Good understanding of manufacturing business processes, financial controls and internal control environment Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and effectively partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams Experience supporting post-acquisition integration activities or finance process standardization is considered a plus Fluent In German C1 What we offer: Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organisation Outstanding career and development prospects Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status. Apply today! Agency notice! Please note we are not interested in receiving unsolicited CVs from any personnel service providers. Should you choose to send us or upload any such candidate document they will not be acknowledged and will be deleted in line with our privacy policy.