Manager, Financial Reporting

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific relies on our Finance teams to support our business and functional teams in making informed decisions. Our Finance functions cover a wide range of areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting. With a global presence and a strong reputation as an industry leader, we offer diverse and valuable career experiences. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with over $40 billion in revenues, joining us means endless opportunities for career growth in the world of science.

Location/Division Specific Information

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific's Material & Structural Analysis Division to make a meaningful impact in areas such as cancer research, environmental protection, and food safety, and receive support to achieve your career goals.

As the world leader in serving science, we empower our people to advance innovative technologies, develop meaningful solutions, and build exciting careers.

Discover Impactful Work:

Seeking a Finance leader who will lead a finance and accounting team of 2 members and be the primary business partner for the EMEA SSOC Operations Leaders. This role will ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and timely and accurate financial reporting. In addition, the position holder will have an opportunity to build strong interpersonal alliances. You will provide valuable decision support, identify and implement operational improvement opportunities and develop a strong finance team.

A day in the Life:

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommend changes to strengthen control environment
• Apply knowledge and provide mentorship on sophisticated financial accounting transactions
• Verify accuracy and completeness of financial documents and supplementary reporting with accounting procedures and controls
• Take a leading role during external and internal audits

Keys to Success:

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred, or equivalent experience. CPA a plus.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of business and Finance experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls
• Proficient user of Excel; experience with QAD and Hyperion is desired
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Owns Their Results; takes personal accountability for decisions and actions, always exercises good judgement and commits to Thermo Fisher Scientific ethics and values

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to empower our customers in making the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place. Take a look at our colleagues sharing 5 reasons to work with us. As a team of over 100,000 colleagues, we prioritize values such as integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement. Together, we drive research, solve complex scientific challenges, innovate technology, and support patients. Join us and begin your story, where we embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.