Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Department
Finance / Corporate FP&A (TDX Division)
Reports to: Sr Director Finance (Division CFO), TDX Division
Supervises: Team of 5
Role Summary
As FP&A Director for the TDX Division, you will lead the annual budgeting, strategic planning, monthly/quarterly reporting and forecasting, business performance monitoring and financial analysis for the global division with $500M+ revenue. You will translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations for senior management, help shape strategic planning for the division, and build, mentor and grow a high-performing FP&A team. You will drive financial discipline, operational alignment, and support investment/resource allocation decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and own the annual budget and strategic planning process for the TDX Division: develop the division's strategic plan, annual operating plan, and monthly forecasts.
Partner with division leadership to establish financial targets, KPIs, operational drivers and maintain alignment of financial plans with business objectives.
Lead preparation of monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews (MBR and QBR): analyze actuals vs budget/forecast, identify key variances/trends, provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.
Collaborate closely with corporate FP&A to ensure timely reporting.
Collaborate with TDX finance peers to ensure alignment and efficiency.
Build and maintain advanced financial models to support business decisions-e.g., new product initiatives evaluation, M&A activities and other strategic investments.
Provide scenario analysis / sensitivity modelling to assess risks, opportunities and alternative business strategies.
Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems and tools (e.g., forecasting system enhancements, dashboards, business intelligence, automation) to increase efficiency, accuracy and insight.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership: present financial insights, strategic recommendations and business partner with non-finance stakeholders to influence decisions and business outcomes.
Manage and develop the FP&A team for the TDX Division: recruit, train, mentor, set objectives, develop career progression and ensure delivery of high-quality output.
Ensure integrity of financial data, adhere to reporting standards and compliance requirements, and coordinate with Accounting/Controllership, Treasury, and other finance functions as required.
Monitor industry, market and competitive trends, and provide insights to support strategic direction of the division.
Qualifications - Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
MBA or advanced degree in Finance strongly preferred.
Professional certification such as CPA, CFA or CMA is a plus.
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance or strategic planning-preferably within a complex/divisional business environment.
Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial modelling, and providing executive-level analysis and strategic insight.
Strong leadership experience: ability to lead and develop a team of finance professionals and partner with business leadership across functions.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills; able to turn data into actionable business insight.
Strong business acumen, strategic mindset and ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders (senior executives, business units).
Familiarity with FP&A tools, ERP/finance systems, business intelligence tools, and advanced Excel/financial modelling.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and drive change and process improvement.
Key Competencies & Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker: able to look beyond the numbers, identify trends, implications and provide insight.
Communication: strong presenter, comfortable with senior leadership, able to translate financial data into business language.
Leadership & team building: motivates and develops the FP&A team, fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
Business partner mindset: engages with operations, product, sales, marketing, and understands business drivers beyond finance.
Results-oriented and hands-on: while you'll delegate many tasks, you must ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Change agent: comfortable leading process/technology upgrades, driving automation and elevating the FP&A function.
Integrity and credibility: reliable steward of financial data and able to build trust across stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like
The TDX Division delivers its annual plan and strategic goals, with FP&A providing timely, accurate forecasts and insightful variance analysis.
FP&A teams are seen as trusted business partners, delivering actionable insights that influence strategic decisions and resource allocation.
FP&A processes (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) are efficient, scalable, and continuously improving in accuracy and speed.
Division leadership leverages FP&A analysis proactively to identify growth opportunities, cost savings or risk mitigation.
The FP&A team is highly engaged, high-performing, and growing in capability and business impact.
Working Conditions & Travel
This role is based at West Hills, CA.
Occasional travel may be required (e.g., visiting business units, manufacturing sites, regional offices).
As part of a senior finance leadership team, occasional extended hours may be required during budgeting/forecasting cycles.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,100.00-$240,125.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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.
