Sr Manager, Finance - BCD Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Carlsbad, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance - BCD Operations provides strategic financial leadership for Global Biologicals and Chemicals Division (BCD) Operations. BCD is a business within the BioProduction Group that supports biopharma partners in manufacturing biologics. The role is the primary finance partner to BCD Supply Chain and works with Operations, Business Unit, and site Finance leaders to align network plans, guide investment decisions, and drive operational performance and value creation for global customers.

The position leads financial planning, forecasting, network-level analysis, performance reviews, KPI development, and process improvement. It also assesses capital proposals and inventory-related risks, and leads and develops the Division Senior Financial Analyst. The role works closely with the Director, Finance - BCD Operations.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Cognos or equivalent reporting tools.
• Progressive finance experience and a strong Operations Finance or FP&A background, with the ability to understand details while maintaining a network-wide perspective.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis skills; ability to identify root causes, improve forecast accuracy, and translate insight into clear decisions.
• Ability to connect Operations drivers—including demand, supply, capacity, inventory, E&O, and productivity—to financial outcomes and practical action.
• Demonstrated ability to build performance processes, KPIs, and operating mechanisms that drive accountability and resolution.
• Ability to build relationships and influence credibly across Operations, Supply Chain, Business Units, and Finance in a global, matrixed organization.
• Executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to distill complex information into concise recommendations, risks, opportunities, and actions.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and experience with process standardization, automation, or digital finance enablement.
• Travel less than 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to Global BCD Operations leadership and the primary finance partner to Supply Chain.
• Work with the Director, Finance - BCD Operations to translate financial and operating performance into priorities, recommendations, and actions, and contribute to strategic business decisions.
• Partner with Supply Chain leaders on network planning and decision-making, linking operational plans to financial outlook, capacity, inventory, and service objectives.
• Lead division financial planning and forecasting, align assumptions across sites and functions, and analyze performance and outlook.
• Partner with Operations and Business Unit leaders to assess capital investment proposals and align network priorities with strategic, operational, and financial objectives.
• Lead network-level analysis of excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and related financial risks and opportunities; work with Supply Chain and site teams to evaluate exposure and support timely mitigation.
• Lead the division's Monthly Operating Review (MOR) cadence, coordinate inputs, facilitate leadership reviews, and track actions through execution with the Director and site finance teams.
• Develop and maintain financial and operational KPIs that provide leaders with a consistent view of performance and trends.
• Partner with site finance and digital teams to improve reporting and planning processes through standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Division Senior Financial Analyst by setting priorities, mentoring, and promoting consistent analytical standards across the division and site finance community.

Benefits

• Variable annual bonus may be available based on company, team, and/or individual performance results, in accordance with company policy.
• 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 of paid time off (PTO) and 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, including a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

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