Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob 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.
This role supports the Life Sciences Solutions Group's (LSG) financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function and serves as a key business partner to the LSG leadership team. The Life Sciences Solutions Group is a global $7B+ business within Thermo Fisher Scientific, providing innovative solutions that advance biological research, drug discovery and development, and clinical diagnostics. The successful candidate will lead core FP&A processes, enhance business performance through actionable insights, and help develop scalable reporting and planning capabilities. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple businesses and functions. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, broad visibility across a global organization, and the opportunity to influence strategy and business performance within one of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s largest and most dynamic business groups.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Group’s financial planning and performance management processes, including AOP, Strategic Plan, forecasts, and Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews, partnering closely with the LSG leadership team to deliver business objectives.
Provide strategic financial leadership and insights by analyzing business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommending actions to drive growth, profitability, and value creation.
Develop and communicate executive-level financial reporting and business recommendations for Group leadership, Corporate Finance, and senior management to support decision-making and execution.
Drive continuous improvement in financial planning, reporting, analytics, and business processes.
Strengthen financial controls, KPI management, and governance processes across the organization.
Lead, coach, and develop finance talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Build strong partnerships across divisions, functions, and Corporate Finance to support strategic decision-making and execution.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong financial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
Proven leadership and project management experience, with a track record of developing talent and driving results in a fast-paced, global organization.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels within a highly matrixed environment.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
Demonstrated commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific's 4i Values, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A experience within a large, complex organization.
Experience supporting senior leadership teams and leading planning, forecasting, and business review processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning/reporting systems.
Work Environment
Fully onsite
No relocation assistance provided at this time
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00–$194,950.00.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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- 6+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A experience within a large, complex organization.
- Experience supporting senior leadership teams and leading planning, forecasting, and business review processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning/reporting systems.
- Proven leadership and project management experience, with a track record of developing talent and driving results.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent communication and executive presentation 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
.png){kind=logo}
