Manager, Finance

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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 / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Finance role
• Experience in financial reporting, internal control, forecasting, analysis, and accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to step back and analyze the overall business impact and help to develop solutions to broad business issues
• Strong financial modeling and analytics skills
• Experienced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (Hyperion Planning and Power BI preferred)
• Ability to handle several tasks and projects
• Natural bias towards continuous improvement
• Ability to navigate in a matrix organization and influence business partners to achieve result
• Keen attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment