Finance Manager, Cell Culture & Cell Therapy

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a Business-related field or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of related experience in financial planning & analysis or a related field
• Prior experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Intellectual curiosity, versatility, & adaptability
• Strong desire to formulate and drive operational improvements and challenge the status quo
• Ability to learn quickly and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
• Technical proficiency in financial systems and software such as Hyperion Planning, Power BI, Cognos, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively summarize and present information
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Good understanding of business processes, operations, and financial controls
• Skilled in effectively communicating information to various levels of management and capable of confidently expressing independent viewpoints
  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.

• Lead full P&L consolidations for monthly close, forecast, and business reviews for CC&CT; craft variance explanations and assumptions
• Lead a successful team including training, mentorship, and career development support for Analyst III direct report
• Facilitate the bi-weekly revenue forecast process, incorporating business feedback and promoting continuous improvement
• Take ownership of developing the process for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Operating Plan (STRAP) by establishing timelines, templates, and internal review meetings and developing key review materials
• Develop efficient processes across five Vertical product portfolios within CC&CT to enable effective reporting
• Partner with business and functional leaders to generate key assumptions and drivers for decision-making; collaborate with other finance teams to promote process alignment and standardization
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and business insights; partner with cross-functional teams when anomalies are observed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and adopt new analytical tools, enabling forward-looking business insights
• Participate in strategic improvement initiatives within the business and in collaboration with other cross-divisional/cross-group teams