Director Finance - Operations - Biologicals and Chemicals Division

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Job Description

How you will make an impact:

The Biologicals and Chemicals Division, or BCD, is a ~$1.7B business within the BioProduction Group. BCD supports our BioPharma partners in the manufacturing of life-changing and life-saving biologics, including therapies for oncology, autoimmune disease, vaccines, blood disorders, rare diseases, and more, through our premier Gibco product offerings.

We are seeking a Finance Director to provide financial leadership for the BCD Global Operations team. This role will lead the Operations Finance team and partner closely with Operations and Business leadership teams to drive operational performance and value creation while strengthening our ability to serve global customers.

What you will do

• Partner with Operations and Business leadership teams to drive performance against short-term objectives while helping shape and execute the BCD operations strategy.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, identifying financial and business risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ability to drive execution.
• Lead core operating mechanisms, including AOP, QBRs/MBRs, and forecasts, in collaboration with the leadership team and business unit finance partners.
• Develop and apply proactive reporting metrics and early indicators to communicate risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Lead, hire, develop, and engage a high-performing Operations Finance team.
• Own the capital appropriation process, ensuring disciplined spend management, strong governance, and execution that delivers appropriate returns on investment.
• Build an environment of strong internal controls and adherence to company policies.
• Model a continuous improvement mindset and drive efficiency across the business, functions, and finance operating processes.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Personable, highly ethical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness, while maintaining a clear view of overall business impact.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence effectively across a global matrixed organization.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build meaningful relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Engaged and passionate people leader who values frequent interaction and open dialogue with team members, peers, and senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to professionally present financial results, insights, and analysis.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage teams.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Cognos or equivalent reporting tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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