Finance Analyst III

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support key financial activities, provide insights for decision-making, and contribute to strategic plans. This role involves preparing journal entries, delivering variance analysis, managing fixed assets, and supporting annual budgeting. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent command of Dutch and English. A hybrid work model with flexible scheduling is offered, along with an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Health coverage

Pension

Holidays

Bike lease

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FP&A or financial analysis roles.
• Comfort with data visualization tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and validate reconciliations.
• Deliver variance analysis and reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage fixed assets and audit cycle counts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Power BI

Strong analytical thinking

Excellent command of Dutch and English

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Geel Work Mode: Hybrid / Flexible

Role Overview

Seeking a collaborative and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. Your responsibilities will include supporting key financial activities, offering valuable insights for decision-making, and contributing to the development of strategic plans in a dynamic and high‑impact setting.

What You’ll Do

• Drive monthly close: prepare journal entries, set accruals, and validate reconciliations
• Deliver concise variance analysis and interpretation (vs. budget, forecast, prior year)
• Partner with operations to build data-driven narratives and forward‑looking alignment
• Submit forecasts via Hyperion and lead rolling forecast updates
• Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with clear visuals and commentary
• Contribute to annual budgeting: scenario modeling and cross‑functional alignment
• Steward inventory: monitor excess & obsolete, audit cycle counts, support cost roll processes
• Manage fixed assets: track CAPEX, book invoices, build assets, calculate depreciation, and forecast spend
• Lead ad hoc analysis and financial modeling to guide business decisions
• Continuously seek and implement process improvements
• Act as backup to the Site Finance Lead when needed

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or equivalent planning systems
• Comfort with data visualization tools (e.g. Hyperion, or willingness to learn)
• Excellent command Dutch and English, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and problem‑solving
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑paced setting
• Collaborative approach and strong communication skills

Nice to have:

• Prior exposure to inventory costing, CAPEX, and fixed assets
• Experience in a manufacturing or high‑volume operations environment

Why Join Us

• Work in an innovative, purposeful global company
• Hybrid work model and flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance
• Culture of support, development, and continuous learning
• Attractive benefits package, including health coverage, pension, holidays, and bike lease
• Clear growth paths and opportunities to expand your role

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe diverse teams make better decisions. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you don’t meet every qualification but feel you can succeed, we encourage you to apply.