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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.
