Senior Manager, Operations Finance

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Position Summary:

This dynamic Sr. Manager, Operations Finance will lead key financial planning and analysis activities for the Biosciences division. They will report to the Senior Director, Finance working together to provide finance support the Cranbury site and business leadership. This is a high visibility role within the business, providing a tremendous opportunity for learning and long-term career growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a strong operations finance background, who has a high level of attention to detail and enjoys continuous improvement. We are a fast paced, robust team looking for a candidate who will continue to drive the Finance function forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as the onsite finance and accounting leader / site controller
• Proactively provide insights to drive informed decision making and strong financial performance
• Manage the monthly forecast cycle ensuring accuracy and clear communication of key issues
• Develop and maintain accounting controls ensuring compliance with GAAP  
• Champion identified key continuous improvement projects, to drive improved results
• Implementation and oversight of appropriate systems and control/process standards
• Safeguard company property and assets embedding financial internal controls, compensatory controls and/or risk mitigation plans into the areas of responsibility
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan process for the site

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting (MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred but not required)
• 6+ years of proven experience in operations finance within a large, multi-national company
• Significant experience leading and developing successful teams
• Self-reliant, problem solver with a natural bias towards continuous operational improvement
• Outstanding excel skills and experience with small to mid-sized ERP systems
• Understanding of finance, accounting, and impact to reporting systems
• Experience with Hyperion Planning, Smartview or similar systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record of working with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior management
• Demonstrated experience in a complex, multinational, heavily matrixed organization
• Embraces challenges in a continuously evolving environment

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.