Sr Manager, Finance

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager, Finance will lead key financial planning and analysis activities for the Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing division. They will report to the Director Finance working together to provide finance support across the division. This is a high visibility role within the business, providing a tremendous opportunity for learning and long-term career growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with strong financial background, has a high level of attention to detail and enjoys continuous improvement. We are a fast paced, robust team looking for an addition that will help us continue to drive the Finance function forward.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred but not required)
• 6+ years of proven experience in FP&A within a large, multi-national company
• Significant experience leading and developing successful teams
• Self-reliant, problem solver with a natural bias towards continuous operational improvement
• Outstanding excel and data analytics skills
• Understanding of finance, accounting, and impact to reporting systems
• Experience with Hyperion Planning, Smartview, PowerBI or similar systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record of working with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior management
• Demonstrated experience in a sophisticated, multinational, heavily matrixed organization
• Embraces challenges in a continuously evolving environment
  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.

• FP&A business support for the Clinical Next-Generation Sequencing business
• Partner closely with senior leadership and the finance team to lead key reporting mechanisms and collaborative projects
• Apply visualization software and automation techniques to drive improvements in reporting capabilities with an eye towards driving insights
• Develop a “best in class” FP&A team through development and mentorship of team members
• Lead the division AOP as well as play a key role in the preparation of the long term strategy (STRAP) plan
• Lead key initiatives providing data vital to deep analysis of the organization
• Implementation and oversight of appropriate systems, control/process standards, and drive continuous improvement
• Safeguard company property and assets embedding financial internal controls, compensatory controls and/or risk mitigation plans into the areas of responsibility
• Champion other ad-hoc projects and initiatives, as assigned or as self-identified areas for improvement