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Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $40 billion and approximately 120,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity.
The Viral Vector Services (VVS) business, part of Thermo Fisher’s Pharma Services Group, is an experienced viral vector CDMO supporting gene therapies, and is focused on process and analytical development, and clinical and commercial supply. Our highly skilled team has managed over 100 client projects delivering first-in-human clinical materials to accelerate our client’s products from the laboratory to patients in need.
Position Summary: The Senior Finance Manager provides financial and business support for the Plainville site within the Viral Vector Services business unit. This position works closely with operating management to develop and execute strategies to drive profitable growth and improve quality and service levels for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the General Manager & leadership team to set and deliver the business plan and meet key operating & financials goals
- Manage the Annual Operating Plan process, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews and weekly forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, site GM, and Finance managers.
- Ensure the site meets the monthly corporate reporting deadlines and comply with all accounting standards and US GAAP.
- Develop performance reporting tools and metrics plus analysis and recommendations to operating management to optimize business results.
- Prepare and present analysis and authorization for significant capital investments.
- Partner with commercial colleagues to develop and model customer deals. Drive and ensure contract compliance.
- Manage and drive components of cash flow including capital, inventory, and accounts receivables.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in a complex, multinational, multi-site environment
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
- Strong and persuasive communicator: essential to have credibility within a dynamic, challenging environment and in the context of providing outstanding business partnering support
- Desire to formulate and drive process improvements, challenging the status quo
- Demonstrated focus on being able to translate data and metrics into predictable, value-add business insight
- Strong results orientation, bias for action
- Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
- Advanced Hyperion or Oracle/Essbase skills
- Advanced Excel skills
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or relevant analytical background
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or equivalent a plus
- 8+ years of progressive relevant work experience within a global organization
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts 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
- 8+ years of relevant experience in a complex, multinational, multi-site environment
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field
- Strong and persuasive communication skills with credibility in business partnering
- Proven drive for process improvements and challenging the status quo
- Ability to translate data and metrics into actionable business insights
- Results orientation and bias for action
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Advanced Hyperion or Oracle/Essbase skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or equivalent
- Experience ensuring compliance with accounting standards and US GAAP
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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.
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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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