Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Within the Pharma Services Group, the Drug Product Division (DPD) is responsible for the development and commercial production of drugs improving the lives of millions of patients. Supported by significant investments, strong domain expertise, and an industry-leading quality system, DPD is targeting strong growth and margin expansion in the coming years.
To support this ambition, we are looking for an Industrial Controller to join our Finance team at one of our largest and most successful sterile injectable sites: the Monza plant (>2,000 employees).
Reporting to the Sr Finance Manager, you will have the following main responsibilities:
Support the site’s Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and monthly Forecast processes focusing on material costs, payroll/headcount and opex
Monitor and analyze the actual manufacturing costs variances (labor, materials, overhead) versus AOP and Forecast
Monitor and analyze monthly the labor costs variance drivers versus AOP and Forecast
Lead the annual Product Costing cycle in SAP
Monitor the inventory levels and lead the related optimization initiatives (working capital improvement)
Perform the monthly inventory obsolescence analysis
Be the finance reference for the annual physical inventory count
Support the preparation of the monthly business reviews and the discussions with site leadership team
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and lead from a finance perspective the projects linked to the related area of responsibility
Support the financial processes simplification and digitalization
Location
Monza (Italy)
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
5+ years of relevant Finance experience (pharmaceutical sector is a plus)
Proven experience in controlling / FP&A within a manufacturing environment
Solid knowledge of SAP, Hyperion, Workforce Planning tools, and Microsoft Office / PowerBI
Fluency in English
Strong ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
Proactive mindset, with strong curiosity and interest in the business
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees and strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status. Reasonable accommodation can be provided for individuals with disabilities during the job application process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- 5+ years of relevant Finance experience
- Experience in the pharmaceutical sector
- Proven experience in controlling / FP&A within a manufacturing environment
- Solid knowledge of SAP
- Solid knowledge of Hyperion
- Knowledge of Workforce Planning tools
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and PowerBI
- Fluency in English
- Strong ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive mindset with strong curiosity and business interest
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
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 complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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