Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Regional Senior Finance Analyst in Singapore, Singapore
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Regional Senior Finance Analyst to lead OPEX, CAPEX, Headcount (HC), and Cost Saving initiatives across the SEA region. This role stands out for its ability to impact financial planning, analysis, and strategic support across multiple countries/divisions in a highly matrixed environment. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, collaborate with key partners, and manage reporting cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational & Capital Expenditures (OPEX/CAPEX):
Lead the full spectrum of OPEX, CAPEX, HC, and Productivity savings reporting
Manage the Share Service Cost allocation with GBS and communication with internal stake holder
Manage and monitor the OPEX database (OPEXDB) and CAPEX spending, including Strategic project investments
Identify, track, and propose OPEX savings opportunities and productivity improvement activities
Drive budget, forecast, and rolling forecast cycles, ensuring compliance with corporate timelines and guidelines
Coordinate asset requisition requests and lead all aspects of cost center setup/maintenance
Collaborate with division/countries FP&A team, GBS accounting team, APJ Corporate in all financial reporting processes
Financial Analysis & Reporting and Profitability analysis:
Simulate country contribution margins, analyze price/mix/volume impacts, and prepare profit variance bridges. Provide financial insights and clear explanation to senior stake holders
Track the impact of bad debt provisions and ensure accurate reflection of bad debt impact in P&L Forecast/Budget
Assist to prepare presentation decks for Monthly/Forecast/Budget review meetings for SEA Region
Support Strategic Long-term Planning in SEA Region
Support Ad-hoc analysis requests when needed
Process Improvement & Team Development:
Drive standardization, simplification, and process improvements across SEA region
Develop standardized review formats and improve communication processes
Mentor and develop direct report
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) preferred
Cost Center Accounting experience is highly recognized
Strong background in financial modelling, budgeting, and business analysis
Able to work under pressure in a complex matrix environment, and be familiar with Regional role, Consolidation, and Corporate reporting
Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel skill is a must. Able to handle complicated big data sets
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, IBM Cognos; scripting experience is a plus
Familiarity with VBA, Power BI, Power queries and SQL is an advantage
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized, diligent, self-motivated, and meticulous
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, and complex regional environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.