Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Finance plays a critical role in driving informed decision-making and supporting our Mission. Our global Finance organization spans FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting - offering strong cross-functional partnership and career growth opportunities.
We are seeking a Finance Senior Manager to lead financial planning and business partnering for our Florence, South Carolina site. This role leads a team of 7 and partners directly with the site VP/GM. You will have full financial ownership of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, while providing actionable insights to drive performance, optimize operations, and strengthen financial discipline.
What you will do
- Lead all core planning processes, including AOP, QBRs, STRAP, and MBRs in a matrixed environment
- Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis (revenue, gross margin, OPEX, KPIs, CAPEX)
- Deliver data-driven insights and decision support using advanced analytics
- Assess performance against key metrics and clearly communicate risks, opportunities, and business drivers
- Translate complex financial data into clear, concise executive-level communications and presentations
- Partner closely with operations leadership to identify and implement improvement opportunities
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced degree with 6+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive finance experience
- Strong background in FP&A, financial reporting, and analytics
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities (advanced Excel)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent), Hyperion, and PowerPoint
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated success as a business partner in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Travel
- Approximately 10%-25% domestic and/or international travel
Skills Required
- Advanced degree plus 6 years, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years in progressive finance including FP&A, reporting and analytics
- Experience in financial planning & analysis, reporting and analytics
- Proven understanding of Excel (financial models and analysis)
- Experience with ERP systems (XX ERP or equivalent)
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Experience with Hyperion
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Proven business partner and influencer
- Leadership experience building and developing high-performing finance teams
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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