Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionHow you will make an impact: The Senior Manager, Finance Projects role will lead and collaborate on Cost Accounting and Operations Finance projects within the global finance projects team. Initially, this leadership role will lead the Cost Accounting workstream to integrate a recent acquisition into Thermo Fisher's E1 ERP environment. After project completion this role will lead and collaborate on LSG, BPG, and/or AIG, projects, but may also provide support to other Thermo Fisher Groups. This role will engage with finance leadership at group and division levels to ensure seamless execution of company, group, divisional and functional projects. This position will report to the Director, Finance Projects.
What you will do: - Manage and develop a team of 2-3 direct reports to ensure we develop strategic partnerships as well as providing clear career paths for all team members
- Support the migration of entities into core company ERPs (e.g. E1 and SAP), with specific emphasis on migration to the manufacturing module
- Provide updates to senior management with focus on decisions, issues, and risks
- Lead project related change management including communication and training
- Identify and ensure that business requirements are met within a project
- Perform data validation and controls testing to ensure automated processes maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues during setup, testing, and go-live, and post go-live.
- Challenge the status quo, proactively identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation, and/or collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g. IT, COEs) to standardize processes, drive process improvements, and drive system enhancements.
- Assess and implement opportunities to use AI / machine learning / generative AI tools to improve reporting efficiency, anomaly detection, root-cause analysis, and insight generation.
- Support ad-hoc internal, group, and corporate requests as needed.
How you will get here: Education Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business related field Experience
- 8+ years relevant experience in finance
- Demonstrates and drives the Thermo Fisher values - Integrity, Intensity, Involvement and Innovation (The Four I's)
- E-1 Cost Accounting knowledge
- Experience working in a global, matrixed environment preferred
- Strong team building skills and ability to work with a diverse group of customers in a global-matrixed environment
- Proven track record in attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining high-potential talent
- Self-motivated; bias for action
Travel requirements - Less than 10% domestic/international travel required
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00-$194,950.00.
This position may 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
