Director, Finance FP&A

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $42 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 120,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com
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 a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part a growing organization that empowers our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With our outstanding financial performance, leading market positions and the largest investment in innovation in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree in Finance or Accounting, preferably an MBA, CPA or CMA certification.
• 10+ years of experience in progressive Finance roles including FP&A
• Demonstrated experience applying intellectual curiosity to uncover insights and drive differentiated outcomes where others could not
• Excellent credentials and strong finance skills
• Experience in leading and running a highly professional team
• Prior experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization
• Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics
• Building and testing business cases and financial models

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• PLNR 2.0 knowledge is key. Cognos/EDW and SPOT would be a plus.
• 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 manage by influence across a global organization.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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, process focused 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 the 4Is.
• Drives accountability
• 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 key critical initiatives.
  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.