Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Transformation

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is required
• An MBA, CMA or CPA is strongly desired

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive business and people leadership experience at a senior level
• Prior experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Operational Finance
• Experience in the Life Sciences or Diagnostics (IVD) industry is desired
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion and Hyperion Planning is desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to coach, develop, and build a team with Thermo Fisher values
• Skilled in data analysis, identifying trends, and developing solutions
• Proficient in working with large amounts of disparate data and developing a business narrative
• Hands-on, high-energy style with a focus on achieving results
• Personable, highly ethical, and thrives in a collaborative environment
• Outstanding communication capabilities, identifying and addressing issues through open dialogue
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrix reporting structure, and build relationships at all levels
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of an additional language is advantageous
• Approximately 15% pa travel required

• Lead, coach and inspire a diverse finance team including Global FP&A and Opex Controllers, Finance Transformation and Data team
• Drive clarity, alignment, and support within the broader MBD finance organization, aligning teams around shared goals. Build and maintain an impactful, engaged Finance team and champion a culture of continuous change and improvement