Senior Manager, Finance Prospective Real-World Science

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific's Finance team as a Lead Financial Analyst, supporting strategic financial decision-making and the company's mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The role leads financial planning and analysis initiatives, including annual operating plans, quarterly business reviews, and monthly forecasts. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth and profitability.

Working directly with senior leadership, the role provides insights through complex data analysis, maintains financial models, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. It informs strategic decisions through variance analysis, trend identification, and actionable recommendations. The position also contributes to special projects, including new platform development and digital transformation initiatives, and builds partnerships across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, in financial planning and analysis, data analytics, or a related field.
• Expert proficiency in financial systems, including Oracle HFM, CMR, and PLN, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger Accounting (GLA) systems.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to handle large datasets.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated success in operational improvements and implementing FP&A best practices.
• Excellence in data visualization and presentation of complex financial information.
• Strong business partnership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives and process automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional certification such as an MBA, CPA, or CFA.
• Preferred fields of study include Finance, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, including annual operating plans, quarterly business reviews, and monthly forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth and profitability.
• Provide senior leadership with insights through complex data analysis.
• Maintain financial models and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
• Contribute to special projects, including new platform development and digital transformation initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization.

What This Job Offers

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