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How Will You Make an Impact?
Are you ready to take on an outstanding leadership role in the finance industry? At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are seeking a Sr Director, Finance - Korea and Taiwan to join our world-class team in Korea. This is an ambitious chance to create a significant impact by supporting management decision-making and spearheading various market initiatives.
What will you do?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all financial activities for the country and be one of the key members of the country leadership team and APJ regional finance leadership team
- Contribute to the development of the business strategy across Korea and Taiwan, and provide input to the strategy of the Divisions based on local regulatory standards and requirements
- Drive implementation of processes to ensure compliance with global policies and requirements
- Establish positive relationship with the commercial leaders to drive top-line growth and achieve financial goals
- Own the financial planning and reporting processes, including reporting, forecasts, and annual statements
- Establish and improve performance metrics to assist with investment evaluation and decision-making with accurate and timely reporting and analysis of data
- Develop and present strategic insights about the business; be able to “tell the story” on what’s going on in the business
- Ensure an efficient organization of financial accounting and reporting processes inline with USGAAP as well as SOX compliance, local legal and tax requirements
- Support risk assessment of business decisions based on knowledge of local regulations, customers, and markets
- Lead and drive continuous process improvement, standardization, business transformation and productivity projects within finance and across functions
- Lead, develop and inspire the team to meet the business and Finance objectives
How will you get here?
Qualifications and Experience:
- University degree in a related field, MBA would be an asset.
- 15+ years of progressive relevant work experience and 10+ years of management experience in a large matrix organization.
- Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
- General business insight: ability to grasp the requirements of a complex business rapidly.
- Analytical ability to find opportunities for new business or cost savings.
- Flexibility, able to travel, and able to communicate across all levels.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Demonstrated intercultural efficiency and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Lead and continue to develop a high-performing finance team.
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Skills Required
- University degree in a related field
- 15 or more years of progressive relevant work experience
- 10 or more years of management experience in a large matrix organization
- Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting
- Strong business insight and ability to understand complex business requirements
- Analytical ability to identify new business or cost-saving opportunities
- Strong communication skills and collaborative approach
- Intercultural effectiveness and ability to manage ambiguity
- Experience leading and developing a high-performing finance team
- MBA
- Flexibility and willingness to travel
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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