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Finance Leadership
​​​​​​​Development Program

Why join us?


The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is an accelerated opportunity to develop the vital competencies and experiences needed for a career as a Finance leader.

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for the FLDP and post-program. Rotational assignments and full-time placements are based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.

Strategic business impact
The FLDP is a two-year program set to occur between July 20, 2027 – July 2029. Participants will complete four, six-month rotations that provide strategic direction while gaining proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, and regions. Learning opportunities will include: formal development sessions, dedicated Executive Mentorship, utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology, and a network of outstanding LDP alumni. Critical capabilities for the FLDP include: 

Rotations will include the following areas:

Corporate Finance
Commercial Finance
Finance Data & Analytics
Financial Planning & Analysis
General Accounting
Internal Audit
Operations Finance
Strategic Pricing

Compensation

Our FLDP offers a starting salary of $82,000 in addition to the following as part of the total compensation: Annual Incentive Plan, Sign-on Bonus, and Relocation Assistance. 

What we look for

Over a thousand people have joined Simple since we were founded in 2012. They appreciate our blend of personal support and tailored career path. We take our job very seriously, but at the same time we want you to take your job seriously too. We offer several benefits, including a Thanksgiving meal and Christmas bonus."

Academic background & work experience: 

  • Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 – June 2027 in one of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, or related field of study.  

  • 1+ years of Finance-related work experience (i.e. work experience, internships, case competitions, etc.).   

Leadership profile: 

  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.  

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.  

  • Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.  

  • Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.  

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.  

  • Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.  

  • Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.  

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
​​​​​​​If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Real LDP participants. Real impact.

See what our program participants have to say about their experience with us! 
“When applying for internships, I was focused on companies that had rotational programs that I could eventually apply for after completing my undergraduate degree. During my research, I came across Thermo Fisher Scientific, which offered an internship program that served as a feeder to the Finance Leadership Development Program. I saw this as a great opportunity to not only gain valuable finance experience, but to work for a company that also aligned with my values and could be a future home for me after graduation. During my internship, I worked on high impact projects and gained the knowledge needed to become a high-performing candidate for the rotational program. As a result, there was never any question about returning to Thermo Fisher as a member of the FLDP. Each of my four rotations provided unique opportunities to work on meaningful projects, learn about different areas of finance and of the company, and work with incredible people along the way across several different sites on the east coast. Now, as an FLDP graduate, I have been able to apply all the skills I learned in each of my rotations to my off-program role and am continuing to build on the early career jump the program offered me.” 
Kevin, previous intern and FLDP alumni, University of Massachusetts
 “As a college senior, I still wasn’t sure about what career path I wanted to commit to. I was intrigued by the Finance Leadership Development Program because it was a chance to explore multiple types of finance and accounting to see what I was interested in the most. Thermo Fisher Scientific gave me the opportunity to learn and make a positive impact on the world over the course of four rotations. The diverse functional experience, the broader business understanding, and the network of inspiring friends and colleagues I had developed over the course of this program are crucial resources that will continue to support my success and development over the course of my career.”
Patrick, previous intern and FLDP alumni, UC Santa Barbara
“I could not have asked for a more phenomenal start to my career - from my Finance internship, to two years in the Financial Leadership Development Program, to my first year on the Corporate FP&A team. I have gained a wide range of professional skills, meaningful exposure to leadership, supportive network, and a solid foundation for my business acumen to grow upon for the rest of my career. Joining the Thermo Fisher Scientific team through the internship and FLDP program was one of the best decisions that I have made.” 
Gella, previous intern and FLDP alumna, UC Santa Barbara 
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