Sr. Finance Manager, Global FP&A, Large Molecule

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives.

How you will make an impact:

The Large Molecule Business is part of Thermo Fisher’s Pharma Services Group and consists of Biologics (BIO), Viral Vector Services (VVS), and Advanced Therapies business. As a Large Molecule Contract Drug and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we provide essential, specialized services for developing and producing complex biologics--such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and cell & gene therapies--from preclinical stages to commercialization.  

Seeking a Senior Finance Manager who will lead an FP&A team of 3 supporting a $1billion P&L with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and APAC. This role will own the financial planning and analytics consolidation for the business unit and serve as FP&A Lead for the Senior Director, Finance, for the Large Molecule business unit. In addition, the position holder will provide valuable decision support, identify and implement operational improvement opportunities and develop a strong finance team.

What you will do:

• Lead AOP / QBR / STRAP/ MBR for the Large Molecule business unit

• Monitor and analyze financials, including leading monthly and quarterly reporting (revenue, gross margin, OPEX, KPI's, CAPEX, FCF)

• Lead data analysis for the business, using complex data and problem solving

• Analyze financial and business performance against key business metrics and identify pertinent financial highlights, enabling understanding of progress against strategic business plans

• Closely partner with 8 Site Finance Leads and Controllership/Accounting teams globally through monthly close, forecast, and business reviews

• Understand and deploy the best tools / methods to effectively communicate complex data and topics

• Develop high quality effective presentations (i.e. engaging, motivating, concise, well-prep)

• Identify, communicate, and lead risk & opportunities to the forecast and help drive mitigation actions

• Build and develop a high performing team


How you will get here:

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in progressive finance, including financial planning & analysis, reporting and analytics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• An ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials and strong finance skills

• Proven understanding of Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis), SAP ERP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion preferred

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

• Proven business partner and influencer

Travel requirements

• 20% domestic/international travel required

Compensation and Benefits

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