[Remote] Operations Finance Analyst II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company dedicated to making a positive impact on a global scale through research and development of life-changing therapies. The Operations Finance Analyst II will contribute to financial and business objectives by providing accurate financial analysis and reporting, working cross-functionally to resolve issues related to revenue, costs, and financial processes. Responsibilities Administers the daily financial management of a moderately complex project portfolio and/or special assignments Identifies and resolves issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases and for revenue calculations and forecasting; and/or prepares payment schedules/invoice back-ups and/or process invoices maintaining cash neutrality; and/or performs regular reconciliations and analysis of revenues and billing on a project and company level; and/or creates trackers, financial tools, dashboards and provides technical solutions by manipulating large datasets and compiling data Analyzes cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting standards Coordinates and supervises deliverables of assigned projects and manages outcomes to corporate targets Tracks, maintains and/or interpret project information and budgets within the project accounting system; and/or takes part in reviewing and development of financial reports, tools, systems, policies and processes in support of financial management process and improved efficiency Coordinates with other staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner, all amounts are collected, any remaining final balances are appropriately cleared; and/or the agreed financial processes are followed and regularly reviewed for further automation and optimization Supports management in assessing and minimizing the risk on revenue and gross profit and/or balances associated with assigned balance sheet accounts and/or financial processes and tools Interacts with leadership through the presentation of database extracts and datasets, tools, models, data analysis, and dashboard Serves as a mentor and lead for team members Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to a minimum of 1 to 2 years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients Proven ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes Confidence to handle sensitive information and make sound recommendations Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively Strong written and oral communication skills Strong organizational and project administration skills High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data For roles with more technical focus previous experience with SharePoint / VBA / SQL / Power BI / RPA (comparable to 1+ years) will be an advantage Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements For roles with more accounting focus a professional accounting qualification – ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent will be an advantage Benefits A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HSAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits Employee assistance programs 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, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy. Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan. Company Overview Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 272 in 2025, 224 in 2024, 233 in 2023, 342 in 2022, 315 in 2021, 227 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.