Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Position SummaryJoin Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Semiconductor Business Unit Finance team as a Sr Manager, Finance supporting our global Semiconductor Sales organization within the Electron Microscopy business. Thermo Fisher offers an industry‑leading portfolio of solutions spanning research and development through high‑volume manufacturing, helping semiconductor customers accelerate innovation and time‑to‑market.
This is a Global Commercial Finance leadership role reporting to the Finance Director, Semiconductor Business Unit. The position serves as a key finance partner to the Vice President of Global Semiconductor Sales and collaborates closely with regional Sales leaders, FP&A, Accounting, and cross‑functional stakeholders worldwide.
The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, global environment. This role requires a self‑starter who is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable influencing senior business partners through data‑driven insights.
Work Location & On‑Site RequirementThis position requires an on‑site presence at least four (4) days per week at our Hillsboro, Oregon location: US – Hillsboro, OR – 5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead the Monthly Business Review (MBR) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes, coordinating inputs from Product Management, Strategic Marketing, R&D, and commercial teams.
- Prepare and consolidate financial performance analyses (Bridges), including revenue, bookings, gross margin, and EBITA performance reviews and variance explanations.
- Lead quarterly portfolio review processes, partnering with Strategic Marketing to develop financial summaries and rolling six-quarter forecasts.
- Coordinate and manage the Strategic Planning (STRAP) process, developing five-year financial plans and supporting strategic decision-making.
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, managing timelines, stakeholder deliverables, financial schedules, target validation activities, and executive presentations.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance the digital roadmap for Semi Finance
Gross Margin & Profitability Management (Cogs Monitoring)
- Drive gross margin improvement initiatives by identifying and leading cost reduction and productivity projects.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management teams to evaluate sourcing opportunities, manufacturing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Manage the warranty expenses and spotting trends and collaborate with BU partners for RCCM.
- Cost of Quality reporting (Special Warranty reserve)
Pricing & Commercial Analytics
- Lead monthly pricing analytics and reporting, evaluating price realization across customer segments, product lines, and geographic regions.
- Partner with Pricing and Commercial teams to identify key drivers of pricing performance and margin expansion opportunities.
- Analyze sales funnel activity and quoted pricing trends to ensure alignment with target pricing strategies.
- Manage the annual price roll process, coordinating updates to target sales prices and list prices across the organization.
Investment & Return on Investment Analysis
- Manage and report Product Vitality (PV2) metrics on a quarterly basis.
- Review and challenge ROI models supporting R&D phase-gate reviews and product development investments.
- Develop business cases and financial analyses for capital investment requests exceeding established approval thresholds.
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate strategic investments, capital expenditures
Skills Required
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience in finance
- Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in finance
- Expertise in financial planning & analysis
- Strong finance skills and proven understanding of Excel
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Gallery
