Financial Analyst - LPG EMEA

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office 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.