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Sr Manager, Finance

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Manager, Finance

Carlsbad, CA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

How you will make an impact:

Our Commercial Finance function provides oversight and support for our fast-paced, innovative and global sales teams. By leading activities such as, budgeting, forecasting, pricing and close exercises, using analytical, forecasting and reporting skills, you will help shape the commercial success of our business areas for senior leaders and the sales teams. You will develop a robust skills as part of this fast-paced function by interacting with a broad number of internal business partners and building interpersonal capabilities to drive profitability & customer satisfaction.

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Seeking a Senior Finance Manager who will lead a team of 2 within the Commercial Finance team to support senior leaders in data analytics, financial reporting and forecasting processes to help shape the commercial success of the business. This role would suit an individual with a real desire to develop and succeed within a fast paced, innovative global FP&A function!

What you will do:

  • Lead on monthly and quarterly business reviews to support the global senior directors and to identify actions to improve the business
  • Work with divisional counterparts assuring an alignment between global requirements and region
  • Support the forecasting and planning process in collaboration with Commercial leadership, Marketing and sales structures
  • Support operative and strategic decisions and suggest corrective actions.
  • Review appropriate commercial finance support mechanisms and implement change as needed.
  • Provide a leadership role in initiatives that will guide and develop the team into a premier finance organization.
  • Complete special projects as requested, such as Go To Market strategies and integration processes
  • Lead, develop and inspire your team to meet the business and finance objectives

How you will get here:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance, or Accounting field. CPA, CMA, MBA preferred

Experience

7+ years of relevant working experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Significant experience in a commercial FP&A role with strong financial competence and expertise in business engagement. forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
  • Experience with large sets of data, with responsibility for the quality and integrity of results
  • Organized multitasker: you prioritize your workload, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Strong team building skills working with a diverse group of people, even if geographically dispersed
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to communicate analysis and recommendations in concise informative manner
  • Excellent skills with MS Excel are required; Oracle, HFM/CMR, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) are preferred
  • Self-motivated, higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify process and control gaps and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
  • Exhibit leadership, initiative, and the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Travel requirements

  • Less than 25% domestic/international travel required

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and help enable our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00-$194,950.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Client-provided location(s): Carlsbad, CA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01285183-1
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