Business Controller

Position Summary

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. We are looking for Finance talent with highly analytical skills and with great attention to detail. Strong communication and organizational skills are key to be successful. Furthermore, experience in navigating complex matrixed environments is required. It is a role that requires a self-starter that is hands-on and is a critical thinker. Establishing strong partnerships with business leaders is essential in our fast-paced environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage FP&A workstreams: forecasting, budgeting, business reviews, and reporting. Analyze business performance against key metrics. Highlight financial insights and drive necessary actions. Identify risks and opportunities; collaborate with regional leaders to drive growth and mitigate risks.
• Business Partnering: Support strategic planning and initiatives. Provide analytics to identify insights and growth opportunities.
• Drive alignment across teams: Through collaboration across stakeholders and functions. Partner with regional FP&A/Accounting teams for timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Excellence and Productivity: Improve processes, analytics, and dashboards. Streamline routine analysis through automation and develop business intelligence capabilities.
• Annual Operating Plan: Lead and coordinate the Global Annual Operating Plan for assigned area of responsibility. Prepare analysis for executive review.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Support financial modeling, analytics, and investment proposals.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 5 years of experience, preferably in a matrixed organization
• Familiarity with a tier 1 CRM and ERP system
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence platforms
• Proficient in Hyperion planning system, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required
• Data automation/data management mindset is a must
• Aspiration to grow to Team Leader within 2 years

How do we motivate you?

• Work with us and be an important part of a company developing cutting-edge technologies for a scientific customers worldwide
• Hackerspace room equipped with VR headset, Recording studio for your videos, music or podcasts, Lego Mindstorms, 3D printer, Arduino and much more!
• Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation and 5 sick days/year
• Possibility to combine work from site and home office (1 day per week)
• Financial benefits - annual bonus, pension insurance allowance, possibility of life or health insurance for better prices
• Mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices
• Free Multisport card
• Meal allowance and company canteen with free fruit or vegetables every day
• Modern work environment including relax zones, gym, outside playground and massages in the building
• Open and friendly company spirit - we have a company rock band, various sport teams etc.