Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $22 billion. Each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe! Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to the payment processes
• Provide expert guidance and support to the team on P2P processes, policies, and systems
• Lead process improvement projects assigned by the team leader (PPI)
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable systems and tools
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Resolve payment-related queries and issues in a timely manner
• Manage the disbursement process, including payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Cooperate with other teams in P2P and finance departments in GBS to facilitate process improvements and make sure all impacted teams are involved
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the function
• Ensures quality in customer service levels are maintained both internally and externally.
• Have a stable overview on the performance of all functions associated with execution, monitoring and quality payment runs, master data and query management
• Ensures that VAT and TAX payments are completed time.
• Support Migration projects from process perspective: active participation on standardizing incoming tasks and integrate processes to the harmonized GBS EMEA processes
• Other tasks assigned

• Strong knowledge of all payment methods for root cause analysis and process improvements
• Deep understanding on Accounts Payable processes
• Experienced with SAP, Oracle, Navision, QAD, JD E1, Wallstreet
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must be detail oriented as well as exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and customer focused with attention to detail.
• Experience in high volume, multi entity, multi-currency processing function
• Understanding and appreciation of audit, SOX requirements & VAT rules

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration field.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a related finance role, with a focus on Procure To Pay processes.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in AP software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and collaborators.
• Diligent with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English written and spoken
• Need to be able to process large volumes of information efficiently.
• Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.