Finance Director – Global Central Laboratory, CRG
About The Position
The Finance Director for Global Central Labs (GCL) within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Clinical Research Group is a strategic finance leader responsible for financial excellence in a complex, growing business. Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, this role ensures strong financial controls, compliance, and timely financial reporting consistent with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. The director partners with senior leaders to provide actionable insights that inform strategy, pricing, and profitability, and identifies opportunities to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency. The role also leads and develops a globally distributed finance team of up to five people. This is a hybrid position for candidates based in Wilmington, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Highland Heights, KY/Cincinnati, OH, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week. As-needed travel of 0–20% may be required. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
- 10+ years of comparable progressive finance experience within a global organization.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Deep accounting and financial knowledge, including financial modeling, valuation, and best practices.
- Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and turn insights into clear, actionable strategies.
- Strong advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including analyzing large datasets and presenting findings clearly.
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and deliver impactful presentations to senior leaders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Adaptability, self-motivation, and accountability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Integrity and alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values: Integrity, Innovation, Involvement, and Intensity.
- Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Ability to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology proficiently.
- Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical research operations, including laboratory analysis.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition principles within a Central Laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual operating plan and STRAP to prioritize investments effectively and improve financial performance.
- Direct forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of Central Lab financial results, providing meaningful insights and clear articulation of risks and opportunities.
- Direct the preparation, review, and distribution of functional department financial results.
- Use business acumen and data analysis to recommend pricing actions and support commercial strategy development.
- Recommend system enhancements that improve transparency and efficiency.
- Manage complex analysis projects and investments; evaluate findings, prepare reports, and make recommendations to senior leadership about the financial implications of proposed transactions.
- Establish best practices and ensure consistent application of budgeting and forecasting processes and policies across functions.
- Work effectively with the team and establish robust processes and monitoring to achieve Central Lab financial goals.
- Manage, lead, and develop a globally distributed finance team of up to five, fostering accountability, collaboration, and growth.
- Partner with senior leadership and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Variable annual bonus may be available based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
