Manager, Finance • Pharma Services Group

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager will provide broad financial expertise to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Pharma Services Group Florence, South Carolina site, a contract development and manufacturing organization within the Drug Substance division. The role supports Operations, R&D, and Sales by providing decision support, identifying and implementing operational improvement opportunities, strengthening financial controls, and improving the use of AI efficiency projects.

The position is part of the company’s global Finance organization, which supports business and functional teams in making informed decisions. The Finance Manager will oversee forecasting, reporting, budgeting, revenue recognition, project management, milestone tracking, billing, compliance, balance sheet accountability, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and 6 years of finance experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of finance experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis and reporting.
• Strong finance skills and excellent academic credentials.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency with Excel, including financial models and analysis.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Planning.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee forecasting, reporting, and budgeting, including MBR, QBR, AOP, and STRAP; monitor and analyze monthly and quarterly revenue, EBITA, and cash flow reporting, and communicate forecast risks and opportunities.
• Oversee revenue recognition, project management, milestone tracking, and billing, including intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, regulatory, and SOX requirements, including internal and external audits and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher accounting policies and internal controls.
• Maintain balance sheet accountability and reconciliations, working with the GBS team to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Enhance standard operating procedures for accounting transactions and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement and PPI initiatives.
• Demonstrate initiative and embrace Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

What This Job Offers

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