Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives.
How you will make an impact:
Vibrational Spectroscopy (VIB) is a ~$200M segment within the Measurement Control and Sample Identification business (MCS) within the Chemicals Analysis Division (CAD) of the Analytical Instruments Group (AIG). The VIB business offers a portfolio of spectrometer and microscope instruments and services to a diverse range of end user markets across the globe.
Seeking a Senior Finance Manager who will provide finance business partnership and thought leadership to the VIB team. This leader will report to the Director, Finance, MCS and is responsible for supporting the VIB business while driving consistent achievement of objectives in revenue, growth, earnings, and cash flow. This role is responsible for driving business decisions through effective analysis and communication with senior management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated self-starter to drive significant value to the organization while gaining regional and global experience, as well as professional growth.
What you will do:
Planning & Performance:
Support long-range planning and preparation of Annual Budgeting (AOP) process and Monthly/Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) packages, to help drive strategic plans critical to the success of the business unit
Identify and complete prioritization / trade-offs for business risks and mitigating opportunities to deliver VIB's growth, earnings, and working capital targets
Drive and/or participate in improvement, standardization, and efficiency projects
Accountability of achieving a return for major investments including all capital and strategic projects
Drive effective partnerships and SIOP with Manufacturing operations and commercial alignment across all regions
Strategic Partnership:
Collaborate with business partners to generate key assumptions and drivers for decision support, independently conduct ad hoc data analysis to identify business insights and observations
Perform market impact analysis and demonstrate knowledge of key drivers and market forces that impact future business prospects. Recommend business risk mitigation strategies and investments based on competitive landscape.
Drive business case preparation and financial analysis, including financial modeling to ensure appropriate resource allocation and return on investment
Lead activities related to the profitability assessment of business proposals, including providing financial oversight as well as gaining organizational alignment
Successfully communicate, navigate ambiguity, and influence through recommendations
Thought partner to leadership and act as change agent to drive profitable growth
Technology & Reporting:
Ensure compliance with local GAAP, US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies
Safeguard company assets and champion / promote effective and efficient internal control environment
Lead through change and support adoption of technology for stronger data governance, automated reporting, and scaling business to greater insights / predictions
Accelerate decision making through development and utilizing of visualization tools
Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as the need arises
Leadership:
Strengthen business processes and build an effective management system to support the business to consistently achieve objectives
Partner with shared service accounting team, APAC country model, and functional business partners
Provide leadership among the finance team, constantly raising the bar of expectation and helping to develop a world class finance organization
How you will get here:
Education
An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other related field is required
Experience
Minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible finance and business experience
Prior experience and capability to balance priorities and thrive in a large global company and highly matrixed organization
Strong financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Proven understanding of Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis) and PowerPoint required, and CMR and Hyperion Planning experience is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Capable of understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Empower, engage, and influence team, business partners, and leadership
Track record of developing high levels of credibility and partnership
Self-motivated, agile, and strong work ethic with the goal of getting the job done
Travel requirements
10% domestic/international travel required
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00-$194,950.00.
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.
