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. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader serving science.
How you will make an impact:
This position is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis activities supporting the Life Sciences and Laboratory Products Group (LSLPG). This position will work closely with the LSLPG leadership team to develop and implement strategies to drive profitable growth. The Life Sciences and Laboratory Products Group is an $8B group within Thermo Fisher Scientific that supports customers with an innovative and broad life sciences portfolio, a product offering that includes virtually everything needed for the laboratory. 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.
What you will do:

• Lead the oversight and execution for global LSLPG Group finance functions including FP&A and Finance Transformation & Systems. Supports development and implementation of overall Group Finance Strategy.
• Support the Group leadership team to set and deliver the annual, long range, and quarterly business plans and meet key operating & financial goals.
• Strategic thought partner to the business with a focus on driving growth and value creation. 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 and division counterparts.
• Develop enhanced operational and technical controls through centralized Group level controls and targeted reporting enhancements within divisions.
• Partner with Group and Corporate Functional Leadership and to drive both functional and business operational improvements and efficiency.
• Lead, hire, and develop finance team to develop enhanced skills and intuition for business.
• Set example for continuous operational improvement and drive efficiency across the business and functions.

How will you get here:
Education:

• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting is required.
• Graduate Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in progressive Finance roles including FP&A is required.

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.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems such as Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis), Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint
• Proven people and project management experience with successful results.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage 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, passionate 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 manage 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 key strategic initiatives.
• Travel, up to 15%.

The salary range estimated for this position is $147,500 - $228,750. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• 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, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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