JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 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 complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled 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, Patheon and PPD.
The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading provider of global CRO solutions. We provide comprehensive drug development, laboratory and lifecycle services to customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government entities. By harnessing innovative technology and clinical expertise, we work to empower our customers to bring therapies to market, faster.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, the Director, FP&A will provide financial partnership to the Vice President of Finance for the Patient Advisory Services Division (PASD) within the Clinical Research Group (CRG). The Director of FP&A is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving the financial planning, forecasting, and performance analytics of the division. This role partners with finance operations and business leaders to provide insights that support growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include driving the financial performance of the business by providing financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. This role will involve collaborating closely with division leaders and functional owners, to ensure alignment with financial goals and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Previous FP&A finance experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 years’ experience)
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale budgets, revenue and EBITA forecasting models, and financial analytics platforms.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive financial discipline.
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven track record delivering exceptional results through an impactful team and getting results beyond the finance function.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong systems and data analytic capabilities including Oracle, Power BI /Tableau, SQL, SFDC
• Must possess a strong set of personal and business values that align with those of the 4is (Integrity, Innovation, Involvement, Intensity)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Salary Transparency
This is a salaried role that will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Compensation will be initially discussed during the screening period, with actual compensation confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Leadership & Strategy - Lead the division’s annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Prepare and present relevant analysis during key strategic business cycles such as STRAP, AOP, Forecast, MBRs, and QBRs, supporting leadership in identifying actions to improve the business. Act as a strategic partner to business leadership, providing financial insights to support data-driven decision-making.
Finance Business Partnership - Collaborate with PASD finance, business operations, project management, and commercial teams to align financial planning with operational goals. Support pricing strategies, revenue recognition, cost management, and capital investments with intuitive financial models. Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics to measure business performance. Analyze revenue, EBITA, cost trends, client profitability, and capacity utilization to identify risks and opportunities.
Reporting & Compliance - Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and variance analyses to senior leadership and corporate finance. Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and financial reporting standards.
Team Development & Stability - Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team to support PASD’s financial operations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, business partnership and career growth.