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Director, Finance CAD FP&A

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director, Finance CAD FP&A

Tewksbury, MA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues 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. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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The Chemical Analysis business provides a broad mix of analytical instruments and services to a diverse range of end-user markets including Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Life Sciences, Medical, Energy, Spectroscopy and Minerals and Mining. The Chemical Analysis business operates within a global footprint with more than 3,000 colleagues, delivering product solutions to customers that allow for confident, on-the-spot decision-making.

Position Summary:

The Director, Finance, FP&A CAD is a key member of the CAD finance leadership team and will operate as the chief of staff and proxy for the VP Finance CAD. This individual is accountable for the FP&A of the end-to-end financial leadership of ~$1.4B global division driving consistent achievement of objectives in revenue growth, earnings, and cash flow. In addition, this leader will drive annual and long-range planning process while creating an analytical framework to identify and develop financial growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes for planning/forecasting and analytics activities.
  • Lead annual and long-term financial planning cycles across the division.
  • Collaborate with business partners to generate key assumptions and drivers for decision support, independently conduct ad hoc data analysis to identify business insights and observations.
  • Drive accountability through deployment of key operating mechanisms.
  • Effectively communicate, navigate ambiguity, and influence through recommendations.
  • Thought partner to division leadership and act as change agent to drive profitable growth.
  • Lead through change and support adoption of technology for stronger data governance, automated reporting, and scaling business to greater insights / predictions. Lead Gene.AI initiatives to increase efficiency.
  • Build and lead a diverse team passionate around customer needs.
  • Focus on individual development plans and address performance concerns. Continuously assess talent and team structure to optimize roles and promote growth.
  • Strengthen business processes and build an effective management system to support the business to consistently achieve objectives.
  • Partner with shared service accounting team, APAC country model, and functional business partners.
  • Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of finance and business partnerships experience, including leading a team.
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required; an MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Experience in a global manufacturing organization required.
  • Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis) and PowerPoint experience required; CMR and Hyperion Planning preferred.
  • Strong financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated, high level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done.
  • Successful experience building and leading teams.
  • Empower, engage and influence team, business partners and leadership.
  • Balance priorities in a large global company and highly matrixed organization.
  • Track record of developing high levels of credibility and partnership.
  • Ability to operate at all levels in a matrix reporting structure.

Physical Requirements:

  • 10% domestic/international travel required.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Client-provided location(s): Tewksbury, MA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01297484
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program