Senior, Finance Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. How you will make an impact: The Laboratory Analytical Reagents (LAR) business is a ~$0.4B business within the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD); Laboratory Products Group, supporting our customers by providing chemicals, reagents, and materials to enable innovation, increase productivity and improve safety. As the Senior Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role for the Laboratory Analytical Reagents (LAR) business unit leading business partnering support to the Vice President / General Manager of the LAR business and their leadership team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence financial goals and implement initiatives that drive the strategy of this business unit. This is a critical position where you can make a meaningful difference and drive the financial success of our business. What you will do: Lead finance support for the LAR business unit, ensuring detailed execution of its financial processes and controls Partner with the LAR VPGM and their product management team on revenue and standard margin forecasting, financial analyses and strategic decision-making Lead preparation and development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly & quarterly business reviews Provide timely financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and drive business performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial strategies and optimize profitability Understand and deploy the best methods to effectively communicate complex data and topics Identify, communicate, and manage risk & opportunities Participate in and lead strategic improvement initiatives within the business How will you get here: Education An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of business and finance experience Prior experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Demonstrated proficiency in Excel for sophisticated financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; prior exposure to PowerBI, Hyperion, and Cognos is preferred Proven business partner with ability to influence indirectly and partner with leadership Intellectual curiosity, versatility, and adaptability Strong desire to formulate and drive operational improvements and challenge the status quo Ability to learn quickly and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic organization Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work Good understanding of business processes, operations, and financial controls Skilled in effectively communicating information to various levels of management and capable of confidently expressing independent viewpoints Travel requirements Up to 5-10% domestic/international travel required Compensation and Benefits The position will offer a competitive salary and will 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 Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of business and finance experience
• Prior experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization
• Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel for sophisticated financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; prior exposure to PowerBI, Hyperion, and Cognos is preferred
• Proven business partner with ability to influence indirectly and partner with leadership
• Intellectual curiosity, versatility, and adaptability
• Strong desire to formulate and drive operational improvements and challenge the status quo
• Ability to learn quickly and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Good understanding of business processes, operations, and financial controls
• Skilled in effectively communicating information to various levels of management and capable of confidently expressing independent viewpoints

Nice To Haves

• prior exposure to PowerBI, Hyperion, and Cognos is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead finance support for the LAR business unit, ensuring detailed execution of its financial processes and controls
• Partner with the LAR VPGM and their product management team on revenue and standard margin forecasting, financial analyses and strategic decision-making
• Lead preparation and development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP), and monthly & quarterly business reviews
• Provide timely financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and drive business performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial strategies and optimize profitability
• Understand and deploy the best methods to effectively communicate complex data and topics
• Identify, communicate, and manage risk & opportunities
• Participate in and lead strategic improvement initiatives within the business

Benefits

• The position will offer a competitive salary and will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees