Financial Analyst II

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $18 billion and more than 55,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity.

* Implement financial processes, conduct analysis, prepare data and reports for management review. * Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and journal entry preparation insuring the operating results are reflected accurately * Prepare and implement monthly financial closing and statements * Analyze and prepare financial data for reports, meetings, and statements * Interpret budget and provide analysis to management * Prepare analysis on shipment level bills to ensure contract compliance on all carriers * Work with the transportation operations staff to identify, track, and validate savings initiatives * Administer the FedEx Online Shipping system * Work with the third party freight payment company * Validate and perform analysis on carrier funding * Develop relevant financial metrics and prepare detailed month-end reports * Lead cross-functional teams for Continuous Improvement Process initiatives * Manage multiple assignments/projects simultaneously. * Query data from multiple database systems for use in analysis or required by other supply chain customers. * Work directly with other functional areas not directly associated with SC * Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and the Quarterly Forecasts * Perform other duties as assigned

**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:** * Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant background * 2+ years of financial analytical experience within a corporate setting * Solid knowledge of accounting and financial concepts * Excellent computer skills in Excel, Access, MS Word. Knowledge of data warehouse packages and relational databases are a plus. * Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills * High level of analytical skills * Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams from different areas, drive accountability and continuous process improvement in daily activities **Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:** * Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant background * 2 years of relevant work experience