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Finance Leadership
​​​​​​​Development Program
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

The impact you'll make...
The Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as a Finance leader. The program is led by a dedicated Program Manager with oversight by the CFO and company Finance Leadership Team.

FLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of Finance while allowing for exposure to our core processes, technologies, and leaders. Participants will gain proficiency with our diverse functional areas and regions. Additional learning opportunities include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding LDP alumni across the organization.

Compensation: Our FLDP offers a starting salary of $78,000 in addition to the following as part of the total compensation: Annual Incentive Plan, Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance. Geographic flexibility is required both during and upon completion of the program.

Start Date: The FLDP is set to begin July 13, 2026 and individuals are responsible for finalizing housing and transportation prior to program commencement and across each six (6) month rotation across the two (2) year program.

Rotations will include the following areas:

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

Applicant criteria
  • Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2025 and June 2026 in one of the following: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, or related field of study.
  • 1+ years of Finance-related experience required (i.e. work experience, internships, case competitions, etc.).
  • Strong desire and motivation to develop as a future Finance leader.
  • Consistent track record of teamwork demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
  • Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
  • Ability to interact with and influence colleagues and leaders at all levels of a matrixed environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong executive presence.

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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