Director Finance - Operations - Biologicals and Chemicals Division

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Biologicals and Chemicals Division (BCD) is a significant business unit within the BioProduction Group, generating approximately $1.7 billion in revenue. BCD plays a crucial role in supporting BioPharma partners in the manufacturing of vital biologics, including treatments for oncology, autoimmune diseases, vaccines, blood disorders, and rare diseases, through its Gibco product line. This position is for a Finance Director who will provide financial leadership to the BCD Global Operations team. The role involves leading the Operations Finance team and collaborating closely with Operations and Business leadership to enhance operational performance, create value, and improve the ability to serve global customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage teams.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Cognos or equivalent reporting tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations and Business leadership teams to drive performance against short-term objectives and shape/execute the BCD operations strategy.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, identifying financial and business risks, developing mitigation strategies, and driving execution.
• Lead core operating mechanisms, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)/Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), and forecasts, in collaboration with leadership and business unit finance partners.
• Develop and apply proactive reporting metrics and early indicators to communicate risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Lead, hire, develop, and engage a high-performing Operations Finance team.
• Own the capital appropriation process, ensuring disciplined spend management, strong governance, and execution that delivers appropriate returns on investment.
• Build an environment of strong internal controls and adherence to company policies.
• Model a continuous improvement mindset and drive efficiency across the business, functions, and finance operating processes.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director