
Senior Financial Analyst
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Position Summary:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic tax & finance team. This role will primarily support consolidation activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting & analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, consolidation, and reporting processes, demonstrating an acute attention to detail and a dedication to excellence.
The Financial Analyst will provide accounting and finance support to the US corporate tax and treasury group. This includes accounting for a large portfolio of tax driven holding companies in multiple jurisdictions and various functional currencies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting of tax holding company portfolio in our reporting tool Hyperion Financial Management (US GAAP).
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Reconcile foreign currency transactions and confirm compliance
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Liaise with treasury for intercompany loan terms and update changes accordingly in HFM
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Work with local audit and tax compliance firms to prepare annual statutory accounts and filings of our foreign tax entities
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Prepare initial balance and P&L based on statutory GAAP
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Provide timely information to local accounting firms where needed.
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Prepare reconciliation of USGAAP versus local GAAP
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Ensure corporate tax payments of our foreign subs are promptly made and updated correctly in HFM
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Review the accuracy of third-party vendor invoices ensuring they are in line with AOP and seeking proper organizational approval before forwarding to treasury for payment
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Other projects as necessary
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Review tax returns and prepare return to provision reconciliation.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting and tax.
Strong background in Financial Analysis
Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
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Detail-oriented but able to keep the helicopter overview with ability to maintain accuracy of information and meet deadlines with little direct supervision
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In-depth knowledge and understanding of income statement and balance sheet, loan amortization schedules and financial close processes
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Experience in large, multi-currency, international operating company
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Experience with foreign currency transactions and translation
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Proficient in Excel.
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Experience with reviewing and understanding tax returns.
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Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
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Good communication skills