Thermo Fisher Scientific
Finance Senior Manager- LED Operations FP&A
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
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. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.
Location/Division Specific Information
Laboratory Equipment Division (LED) is a global business with 3,500 employees, 7 core manufacturing sites and numerous distribution hubs, supported by a global finance team. The business has significant exposure to high growth markets and is passionate about providing fit for purpose solutions to our customers!
Discover Impactful Work:
The Sr. Manager of Operations FP&A is responsible for providing finance and business partnership to the global LED Operations leadership team! Leading one direct report with various matrix responsibilities, you will improve analytics, ensure strong financial controls, and be responsible for the global operations financial reporting for the business. In addition, you will provide valuable decision support, identify and implement operational improvement opportunities.
A day in the Life:
Partner with the LED Operations leadership team in setting and delivering annual, long-range, and quarterly business plans to meet key operating and financial goals.
Lead financial analysis to support LED Global Cost Transformation Initiatives.
Act as a strategic thought partner, driving growth and value creation by identifying complex financial and business risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Demonstrate world-class partnership to operating partners by effectively leading and forecasting operating expenses and capital spend.
Lead the core operating mechanisms, such as the AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts, in collaboration with the operations leadership team and business unit counterparts.
Develop and lead analytical methods to provide exploratory and explanatory business insights.
Lead, hire, and develop the finance team.
Set an example for continuous operational improvement and drive efficiency across the business and functions.
Lead the implementation and ongoing management of centralized reporting and visualization solutions.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is required.
An MBA or CPA is highly preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 8 years of growing responsibility in business partnership and people leadership
Experience in a global manufacturing organization is helpful
Proficiency in Excel (including financial modeling and analysis), Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is helpful.
Experience working in a global, matrixed environment preferred
Experience in the Life Sciences industry is desired but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness while also providing an overall business impact analysis.
Proven experience in people and project management with successful results.
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead by influence across a global organization.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Track record of developing meaningful relationships at all levels within an organization.
Engaged, passionate leader who values frequent interactions and dialogue with subordinates, peers, and the company's leadership team.
Possess a strong set of personal and business values.
Ability to thrive and lead in a sophisticated business environment.
Ability to expertly present results and financial analysis.
Skilled in resolving, measuring, and establishing associations among the metrics employed to evaluate progress on significant goals.
Solid understanding of Excel, Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, PowerBI.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Less than 10% domestic/international travel required
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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.
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
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. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.
Location/Division Specific Information
Laboratory Equipment Division (LED) is a global business with 3,500 employees, 7 core manufacturing sites and numerous distribution hubs, supported by a global finance team. The business has significant exposure to high growth markets and is passionate about providing fit for purpose solutions to our customers!
Discover Impactful Work:
The Sr. Manager of Operations FP&A is responsible for providing finance and business partnership to the global LED Operations leadership team! Leading one direct report with various matrix responsibilities, you will improve analytics, ensure strong financial controls, and be responsible for the global operations financial reporting for the business. In addition, you will provide valuable decision support, identify and implement operational improvement opportunities.
A day in the Life:
Partner with the LED Operations leadership team in setting and delivering annual, long-range, and quarterly business plans to meet key operating and financial goals.
Lead financial analysis to support LED Global Cost Transformation Initiatives.
Act as a strategic thought partner, driving growth and value creation by identifying complex financial and business risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Demonstrate world-class partnership to operating partners by effectively leading and forecasting operating expenses and capital spend.
Lead the core operating mechanisms, such as the AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts, in collaboration with the operations leadership team and business unit counterparts.
Develop and lead analytical methods to provide exploratory and explanatory business insights.
Lead, hire, and develop the finance team.
Set an example for continuous operational improvement and drive efficiency across the business and functions.
Lead the implementation and ongoing management of centralized reporting and visualization solutions.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is required.
An MBA or CPA is highly preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 8 years of growing responsibility in business partnership and people leadership
Experience in a global manufacturing organization is helpful
Proficiency in Excel (including financial modeling and analysis), Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is helpful.
Experience working in a global, matrixed environment preferred
Experience in the Life Sciences industry is desired but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness while also providing an overall business impact analysis.
Proven experience in people and project management with successful results.
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead by influence across a global organization.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Track record of developing meaningful relationships at all levels within an organization.
Engaged, passionate leader who values frequent interactions and dialogue with subordinates, peers, and the company's leadership team.
Possess a strong set of personal and business values.
Ability to thrive and lead in a sophisticated business environment.
Ability to expertly present results and financial analysis.
Skilled in resolving, measuring, and establishing associations among the metrics employed to evaluate progress on significant goals.
Solid understanding of Excel, Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, PowerBI.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Less than 10% domestic/international travel required
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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.