Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

As a Coordinator of Finance Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will coordinate a world-class team responsible for managing complex financial operations. This outstanding opportunity allows you to lead all aspects of a dedicated group, ensuring flawless execution of financial strategies while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the performance and development of the finance operations team through regular 1-1s and portfolio reviews.
• Achieve successful implementation of important metrics across portfolios, conduct root cause analyses, and foster continuous performance improvement.
• Review and approve customer credit limits, analyzing financial statements to determine and maintain appropriate credit risk levels.
• Lead all aspects of the collection process for delinquent accounts, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with collection agencies and attorneys.
• Resolve disputes efficiently with customers and internal departments.
• Collaborate exceptionally with Customer Service managers and Commercial teams to improve credit quality and cash flow.
• Provide support in collecting high-risk accounts.
• Maintain accurate documentation and information in compliance with regulations.
• Foster a culture of continuous process improvements aimed at crafting lean processes and standardization.
• Collaborate closely with Internal and External Audit teams for testing procedures.
• Deputize for the Manager when required.
• Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage, motivate, and guide team members.
• Effective communication skills crucial for successful negotiations and feedback delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills to handle complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Analytical skills to interpret financial data and manage credit risk effectively.
• Outstanding organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative approach to work with other departments to improve credit quality and cash flow.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and external agencies.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.
• Excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy in assessments and reporting.
• Solid understanding of basic and advanced accounting principles.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Receivable functions.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and excellent judgment.

• Proficient in English.
• University or College degree in credit management/accounting, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience leading an operational team in a fast-paced accounts receivable environment required.
• Proficiency with relevant software applications (e.g., Oracle E1, SAP, CForia) required.
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required.