Job Description
This position will be part ofGroup Finance Transformation team supporting multiple divisions in the Specialty Diagnostics Group (SDG) with a global impact. This role will work closely with the business, IT, and Finance System teams to develop and implement a broad portfolio of projects with a focus on implementation of ERP and related financial technologies. Key success factors for this role will include a broader utilization of tools across multiple divisions within SDG as well as a common data strategy and an increased focus on the end use of financial data in SPoT to deliver complete and accurate financial reporting. This position requires the candidate to have excellent communication skills, a systems mindset and a willingness to explore new technology and develop strategic plans that will enable finance to be seen as a transformational function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with IT and business teams on system architecture, ERP mapping, and ETL design
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies, enhancement requests, and business specific use cases
- Lead coordination of systems setup, integration, testing, training, and communication
- Respond to General Ledger Analytics (GLA) inquiries and deliver actionable reports to end customers
- Conduct root-cause analyses and triage defects between IT and Business teams
- Support Lead the monthly close reconciliation process between all systems (ERP, EDW, CDW, SPoT, CMR, HFM, and Planning)
- Build strong business partnerships by actively listening to and incorporating reporting needs
- Ensure financial data and mappings in reporting and ERP systems enable accurate, complete, and timely financial management reporting
- Collaborate with IT and business partners to identify and address data discrepancies and enhancement opportunities
- Design and configure multiple financial systems for integration projects involving Finance data platforms on the Common Information Model
- Partner with data governance teams to ensure technology solutions comply with established data standards
- Manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment based on project scope and requirements
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance systems
- Proficiency in systems such as PowerBI, Workday, HFM, FDM, CMR/Essbase, Hyperion Planning, SAP, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated proficiency in GPT, UiPath, Codex and AI technologies to drive data analytics, process automation, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Experience with data warehousing and integration technologies (e.g., Databricks, AWS Athena, Cognos, Data Lakes, SQL)
- Strong understanding of database structures (fact vs. dimension tables, schema design, primary and secondary keys)
- Knowledge of extract, transform, and load (ETL) mapping and processes for root-cause analysis and defect troubleshooting
- Proven ability to develop strategic plans and drive organizational change
- Deep understanding of finance, accounting principles, and their impact on reporting systems
- Comfortable collaborating with remote teams using various communication tools
- Flexible with working hours to accommodate project needs across multiple time zones
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
