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Associate Manager Finance - Global Central Labs

ThermoFisher Scientific • Greenville, NC • 1d ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, everything we do begins with our mission-to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. When you join our team, your work isn't just a job-it's a chance to make real, measurable impact on a global scale.

Nowhere is that more true than in our Global Central Labs (GCL) group, where we support clinical research in over 100 countries with ground breaking lab and digital trial services. We're growing fast, and we're looking for a forward-thinking Associate Manager, Finance to help scale our success and support decision-making at the pace of innovation.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Finance to join our Global Central Labs (GCL) Finance team. This role will be instrumental in scaling our analytics, reporting, and financial planning processes in response to significant business growth.

The Associate Manager will lead key initiatives across financial planning, performance tracking, and process automation. This is a highly visible role with cross-functional teamwork and an opportunity to drive meaningful impact on operational performance and strategic decisions.

This is a remote opportunity for colleagues preferably located on the east coast.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Take charge of developing performance metrics and dashboards that show what is effective, what isn't, and the next steps.

Lead the financial tracking of high-visibility PPI (Process & Performance Improvement) initiatives, providing validation of real savings and reporting on return on investment.

Deliver granular gross profit reporting across departments, regions, studies, and revenue platforms-powering better pricing, resourcing, and investment decisions.

Take the lead on automation and process optimization-streamline reporting, eliminate inefficiencies, and build scalable solutions.

Build and maintain dashboards that improve accuracy, speed, and business alignment.

Track and optimize inventory reserves and cost trends, ensuring tighter controls and fewer surprises.

Work cross-functionally with operations, commercial teams, and corporate finance to ensure we're not just hitting targets-but exceeding them.

Keys to Success - Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.

7+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role.

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and dashboard/report development.

Strong understanding of financial principles, with experience in gross profit and cost analysis preferred.

Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, SQL, or other BI tools is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with ability to translate complex data into business insights.

Effective communicator with strong presentation and storytelling skills.

Highly organized and diligent; adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.

Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and matrixed environment.

Professional finance designation (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus but not required.

Salary Transparency

The salary range estimated for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally include:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan

A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HSAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

-Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits

Employee assistance programs

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO). 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer rime off in accordance with company policy.

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Accessibility/Disability Access

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

EEO & Affirmative Action

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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