Financial Analyst III
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- SDG comprises of 4 divisions, namely Microbiology Division (“MBD”), Clinical Diagnostics Division (“CDD”), ImmunoDiagnostics Division(“IDD”) and Transplant Diagnostics Division (“TDX”). These divisions focus on in vitro diagnostics including test kits, reagents, culture media, instruments, and associated products to serve customers in health care, clinical, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratories
- Lead SDG strategic plan ("STRAP"), annual operating plan ("AOP) and weekly / monthly / quarterly forecasting, business reviews and reporting process. Build templates to facilitate efficient and effective planning, reconciliation and reviews.
- Collaborate with commercial business partners, country and regional division finance teams to ensure key deliverables and timelines for business reviews / submissions are met.
- Understand the business, track and analyze monthly forecasts vs actuals for headcount, operating expenses, backlog, bookings and revenue by business divisions or product lines, providing quality financial analysis and commentaries on business drivers.
- Analyse funnels in Salesforce.com (SFDC) to support forecast roll-ups, assess opportunity pipeline, review win-loss ratios and drive funnel health.
- Communicate key risks and opportunities, identify corrective actions and partner with commercial business partners to meet/exceed growth targets.
- Manage pricing analysis, identify drivers for price erosion and actions to improve on price realization, including support of commercial teams on "Refuse To Lose" pricing application.
- Support consolidation / reporting of commercial P&L and sales effectiveness metrics.
- Work with Accounting and operational teams to manage working capital metrics (i.e. DSO, DOS) involving receivables and inventories.
- Lead capital expenditure planning and monitoring / review.
- Calculate, initiate and work cross-functionally to support monthly Sales Commission accrual and quarterly payout for the commercial team.
- Apply and use financial reporting systems to extract data or build dashboards, as well as perform uploads into financial reporting systems as needed
- Use Hyperion Planning for loading of forecast and planning financial numbers.
- Proactively find opportunities to drive improvements in execution and / or cost savings.
- Assist in special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required. Share standard processes.
- Possess strong communication skills, with ability to work in and influence a complex matrix structure across divisions, functions and countries.
- Work autonomously in fast-paced environment, with good personal efficiency to prioritize, handle ambiguity, initiate partner concern or follow-up where needed.
- Uphold compliance and keep commercial teams aware / in line with company and accounting guidelines, especially in relation to deal structure and transactions with customers.
- Participate actively and be the voice of Finance, supporting commercial Sales and collaborating across functions to drive business results.
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in MNC commercial finance or FP&A.
- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills.
- Applied knowledge of various ERP, reporting systems (e.g. Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Planning, Oracle, SAP, etc.) and business tools (e.g. SFDC, Power BI) would be an advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication, with good interpersonal skills
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure, in a complex matrix environment
- Self-motivated and a keen learner with an inquisitive mind.
- Good team player who is hands-on, organized and meticulous.