Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Director, Finance, FP&A

Thermo Fisher Scientific$160K — $213K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in dynamic Finance roles, including FP&A
  • Solid understanding of Excel, Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, PowerBI and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
  • Proven people and project management experience with successful results
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to analyze overall business impact

Responsibilities

  • Lead global SDG Group finance strategy and execution for FP&A and Finance Transformation
  • Support Group leadership in achieving annual and long-range business goals
  • Act as a strategic partner to drive growth, identifying financial risks and mitigation strategies
  • Oversee core operating mechanisms like AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts with leadership
  • Enhance operational and technical controls through centralized reporting improvements
  • Evaluate acquisition opportunities, ensuring successful transaction execution
  • Maintain internal controls and compliance with accounting standards

Benefits

  • Choice of national medical and dental, and vision plans including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually
  • Paid parental leave (3 weeks bonding, 8 weeks caregiver leave) along with life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan and Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for stock purchase at discount
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Director, Finance will provide financial support for SDG. This position offers the right candidate an influential seat at the table of a growing and dynamic group and provides a substantial opportunity for career development and growth. Reporting to the Group VP, Finance this position will work closely with the Finance Leadership Team, and the Group and Division Presidents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead oversight, strategy, and execution for global SDG Group finance functions including FP&A, Finance Transformation, and strategic leadership in key finance and business projects. Supports development and implementation of overall Group Finance Strategy.
  • Support the Group President, Group VP Finance and Group leadership team to set and deliver the annual, long range, and quarterly business plans and meet key operating & financial goals. Extended member of SDG Leadership Team.
  • Strategic thought partner to the business with a focus on driving growth and value creation. Support business execution through active participation in key business strategy decisions including organic and inorganic Investments. Identify complex financial and business risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Lead the core operating mechanisms, including the AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, functional teams, and finance managers.
  • Develop improved operational and technical controls through centralized Group level controls and targeted reporting enhancements within divisions.
  • Partner with group leadership to evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities through robust due diligence, maximizing synergies and mitigating risks to support successful transaction execution.
  • Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets. Ensure alignment with local accounting standards and US GAAP.
  • Partner with Group and Corporate Functional Leadership and to drive both functional and business operational improvements and efficiency.
  • Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions.
  • Lead, hire, and develop group finance teams and partner with operating partners to develop enhanced skills and intuition for business.
  • Set example for continuous operational improvement and drive efficiency across the business and functions.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (emphasis on accuracy and timeliness) while being able to step back and analyze the overall business impact.
  • Proven people and project management experience with successful results.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and lead by influence across a global organization.
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven as an experienced, confident, and mature manager
  • Track record of developing meaningful relationships at all levels within an organization - at both the business unit and divisional level and can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure.
  • Engaged leader who values frequent interactions and dialog with subordinates, peers, and the company's leadership team.
  • Possess a strong set of personal and business values that coincide with those of our 4I values!
  • Ability to thrive and lead in a complex business environment
  • Ability to professionally present results and financial analysis to the Leadership Team.
  • Able to define, quantify, and link the metrics used to measure progress on pivotal initiatives.


Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting. MBA preferred!
  • 10+ years of experience in dynamic Finance roles including FP&A
  • Solid understanding of Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis), Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, PowerBI and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
  • Travel, up to 15%.


Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $160,100.00-$213,400.00.

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

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Size
130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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