Director, Finance

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support the Vice President & General Manager and leadership team to set and deliver the business plan and meet key operating & financial goals
• Strategic thought partner to the business with a focus on driving growth and value creation
• Lead and mentor the local finance teams and operating partners to develop enhanced skills and elevated business sense
• Partner with colleagues across the business unit and Division to drive both business and functional operational improvements and efficiency projects
• Lead the core operating mechanisms, including the Annual Operating Plan process, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews and forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, functional teams, and finance managers
• Ensure businesses meet the monthly corporate reporting calendar and align with local accounting standards and US GAAP
• Provide performance reporting tools and metrics plus analyses and recommendations to optimize business results
• Partner with commercial colleagues to develop and model large customer deals. Drive and ensure contract compliance
• Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate will demonstrate expertise in the following areas: financial reporting, internal control, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, project management, and technical accounting knowledge within a P&L accountable business
• The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership, initiative and adopt the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4i values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
• Strong business and industry knowledge with the ability to set up and implement robust financial processes to drive effective decisions
• The capability to identify and champion productivity improvements and create an atmosphere of continuous improvement through PPI
• Consistent record to recruit, develop, and lead professional teams and provide constructive feedback through performance and development processes
• Shown history of leading cross functional / country teams and building interpersonal relationships with customers, peers and operating partners across functions & geographies
• Excellent skills with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint are required

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant analytical background
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or equivalent is a plus
• 12+ years of work experience within a global organization
• 7+ years of management experience

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,100.00–$213,400.00.

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