Senior Finance Manager, VIB

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

32d • $130,000 - $194,950 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other related field is required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• CMR and Hyperion Planning experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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, 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