Operations Finance Analyst

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionHow You Will Make an ImpactAs a key member of the Operations Finance team, you will act as a strategic business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations leadership. This role has a strong emphasis on cost accounting, standard cost accuracy, and operational performance analysis within a manufacturing environment.You will play a critical role in reviewing and maintaining standard costs, including detailed analysis of Bills of Material (BOM), labor routings, and overhead absorption to ensure cost accuracy and financial transparency. In close partnership with Operations and Supply Chain, you will provide financial insights through detailed spend and cost reporting that help leaders understand factory performance and drive achievement of operational and financial targets.This role is well suited for a hands-on operational finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, can manage multiple priorities effectively, and consistently delivers high-quality, actionable financial insights.This position must be on-site five days per week at our Middletown, VA facility located at 8365 Valley Pike.What You Will DoLead monthly close activities related to manufacturing, including inventory, cost of goods sold, variances, and balance sheet reconciliations.Review, validate, and maintain standard costs, including BOM structures, labor routings, and overhead rates.Analyze manufacturing variances (purchase price, usage, labor, overhead, scrap, yield) and partner with operations to drive corrective actions.Support annual standard cost roll and periodic cost updates within SAP.Ensure integrity of inventory valuation and coordinate cycle counts and fixed asset counts.Analyze spending and explain key variances versus AOP and forecast.Prepare weekly scrap and MUV reporting.Support site-level forecasts, AOP development, and business reviews with clear operational insights.Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization of reporting and analytical processes.Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOX, corporate policies, and statutory requirements.Support cross-functional initiatives, special and ad-hoc operational projects.Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with SOX, Corporate policies, and statutory requirements.How You Will Get HereEducationBachelor's degree in accounting or finance requiredExperience4+ years of finance experience specifically within a manufacturing environment2+ years of direct product costing experience with an aligned skillsetKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing financeExperience reviewing and analyzing Bills of Material (BOM) and production routingsUnderstanding of inventory accounting, absorption costing, and variance analysisAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical skills with high attention to detail and consistent delivery of high-quality workAdvanced Excel skills required; SAP experience strongly preferred (Essbase, HFM a plus)Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational insightsStrong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teamsSelf-motivated, proactive, and solutions orientedContinuous Improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and implement enhancementsTravel RequirementsLess than 5% domestic and/or international travelAt this time, this role does not provide any relocation assistance or sponsorship.