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Senior Financial Analyst FP&A

Job in Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: ACCA Careers
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

Senior FP&A Financial Analyst at Thermo Fisher Scientific plays a key role in driving financial insight and business performance across our Emerging Markets Commercial team. In this high‑impact role you partner closely with senior leaders to deliver meaningful financial analysis, shape forecasts, and support strategic decision‑making. Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager (CSD), you operate in a fast‑paced, highly matrixed environment where translating complex data into clear, actionable insights is critical.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Your work directly supports this mission by helping the business make smarter, data‑driven decisions.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead forecasting, planning, and performance analysis processes, partnering with senior commercial stakeholders
  • Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership
  • Own and deliver standard and ad‑hoc reporting, including revenue forecasts and business performance dashboards
  • Drive automation and continuous innovation, leveraging AI‑enabled tools and advanced analytics to improve reporting efficiency and enhance insight generation
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and business growth through data‑driven analysis
  • Act as a trusted business partner, supporting cross‑functional teams with financial expertise
  • Operate with agility, providing calm, structured guidance in a dynamic environment
Who We’re Looking For
  • Advanced Excel skills (essential); experience with Power BI, Cognos, or SQL is a strong advantage
  • Solid grounding in FP&A fundamentals: forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and root cause analysis
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect financials to business outcomes
  • A proactive, analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across all levels
  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
  • Collaborative team player with a strong alignment to Thermo Fisher values
  • Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or similar, or equivalent experience (3+ years) in FP&A or a commercial finance role
  • Willingness to work from one of our office locations
What We Offer
  • High visibility role with regular exposure to senior leadership
  • Strong career development and progression opportunities within a global organization
  • Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and mission‑driven culture
  • Access to wellbeing initiatives, including onsite gym facilities
  • Active employee networks, community groups, and regular onsite events
Why Join Us?

This is more than a finance role – it’s an opportunity to shape business decisions at scale, develop your career in a global FTSE 100 company, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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