Financial Analyst - LPG EMEA

Work Schedule

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OfficeJob 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.

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