**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. **How you will make an impact:** The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will provide financial support for the Laboratory Products Group (LPG). This position offers the right candidate an influential seat at the table of a growing and dynamic business and provides a meaningful opportunity for career development and growth. Reporting to the Group VP, Finance this position will work closely with the Finance Leadership Team, and the Group and Division Presidents. **What you will do:** + Lead oversight, strategy, and execution for global LPG FP&A function, including strategic system implementation and improvements, key Company and Group finance initiatives and projects. Supports development and implementation of overall Group Finance Strategy. + Support the Group President, Group VP Finance and Group leadership team to set and deliver the annual, long range, and quarterly business plans and meet key operating & financial goals. Extended member of LPG Leadership Team. + Strategic thought partner to the business with a focus on driving growth and value creation. Support business execution through active participation in key business strategy decisions including organic and inorganic Investments. Partner with divisions to identify complex financial and business risks and develop mitigation strategies. + Lead the core operating mechanisms, including the AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts in collaboration with the Group leadership team, functional teams, and finance leadership in LPG and Corporate. + Partner with Group Functional Leadership and Divisions to drive both functional and business operational improvements and efficiency. + Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions. + Set example for continuous improvement and drive efficiency across the business and functions. **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (emphasis on accuracy and timeliness) while being able to step back and analyze the overall business impact. + Proven people and project management experience with successful results. + Ability to work cross-functionally and lead by influence across a global organization. + Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. + Track record of developing meaningful connections at all levels within an organization – at both the business unit and divisional level and can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure. + Possess a strong set of personal and business values that coincide with those of our 4i values! + Ability to lead in a complex business environment + Ability to professionally present results and financial analysis to the Leadership Team. + Able to define, quantify, and link the metrics used to measure progress on pivotal initiatives. **Education and Experience** + Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting. MBA preferred. + 10+ years of experience in dynamic Finance roles including FP&A + Proficient in Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis), PowerPoint, PowerBI and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM). **Benefits** We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. 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. **Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com** 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.