Finance Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Office



Job Description



Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.


The Finance Manager works closely with Senior leadership teams as a business partner providing guidance in support of financial and operational goals. This role requires collaboration with business and Finance colleagues across global sites to help drive the organization's success.



Responsibilities



Lead financial reviews of CFO and other corporate functions (CEO, Sector, CSO, Global Comms, Corporate Q&RA, CMO, and Strategy) operating expense and headcount for senior leadership


Carry out financial close activity, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of transactions, and identify key variances drivers


Develop forecasts for operating expense and headcount, providing updated spend visibility for senior management


Lead and drive end-to-end processes for AOP build and present to senior leadership


Collaborate with senior leadership to assess the financial impact of central initiatives that may be related to significant investments, reorganizations, mergers, or divestments.


Ensure the proper accounting treatment of invoices in accordance with GAAP standards and review agreements in support of external spend


Demonstrate a strong ability to dig into details and thoroughly analyze complex information and proficiency in handling and working through ambiguity


Drive compliance to policy and Finance approval workflows for requisitions


Perform financial analysis in support of workforce planning


Support ongoing development of financial systems, leveraging Hyperion Planning (PLN) for financial reporting and planning



Minimum Requirements & Qualifications



Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA or CMA/CPA/CFA preferred)


Min. 5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance roles with proven career progression in multinational organizations


Strong leadership and interpersonal skills working with global teams, driving accountability, and continuous improvement efforts


Excellent knowledge of Hyperion Planning (PLN) or equivalent financial applications, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills


Proven track record in making logical assumptions, identifying trends, incorporating external and internal information, and effectively measuring results against baselines


Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution


Embodies Thermo Fisher Scientific values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement