Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific values its Finance teams for guiding strategic decisions globally.

Location/Division Specific Information

 

Reporting to the Sr Director of Finance, this position will the Divisional FP&A function for Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD).

 

Discover Impactful Work:

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced  Finance professional to join LCD. As Finance Manager, Divisional FP&A, you will play a key role in driving process excellence and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This role is highly visible, partnering closely with Group FP&A and Division leadership to ensure accurate and timely reporting, as well as support the development of long-term strategies. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading an FP&A reporting team and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a proven record of effectively presenting sophisticated financial information.

 

A day in the Life:

 Collaborate with Group, Corporate FP&A, and Divisional Leadership team to lead reporting mechanisms such as QBR/MBR, AOP, STRAP, and Revenue & EBITA Flashes, and Monthly Outlook.

Provide FP&A support by analyzing financials, including P&L, Measured Cash Flow, FX, and Headcount.Provide Finance business partnership to Divisional President and LCD DLT members, as well as Divisional Functional partners (IT and Global Strategic Marketing), supporting monthly, quarterly and planning processes.Conduct data analysis and problem-solving using complex financial data.Develop high-quality and engaging presentations to communicate financial insights.Identify and address process gaps within the team and the organization.Implement systems and process controls.Drive a continuous improvement approach with a focus on automation and operational improvements of key FP&A processes (FX modeling, PowerBI commercial dashboards, Sample Preparation Optimization Tool data management for divisional analytics).Champion ad-hoc projects and initiatives to improve financial processes and business insights.

 

Education / ExperienceBachelor’s degree and/or MBA in Accounting or FinanceMinimum of 5+ years of experience in a Finance roleExperience in financial reporting, internal control, forecasting, analysis, and accounting.

 

Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesExcellent problem-solving skills; ability to step back and analyze the overall business impact and help to develop solutions to broad business issuesStrong financial modeling and analytics skillsExperienced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (Hyperion Planning and Power BI preferred)Ability to handle several tasks and projectsNatural bias towards continuous improvementAbility to navigate in a matrix organization and influence business partners to achieve resultKeen attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment