Group FP&A Director

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $42 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 sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 120,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding 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 and Patheon. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.comAt 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. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part a growing organization that empowers our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With our outstanding financial performance, leading market positions and the largest investment in innovation in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.How will you make an impact?This position is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis activities supporting the Bioproduction Group (BPG). Key responsibilities focus on month end reporting and analysis, leading and coordinating planning and forecasting activities, and ad hoc FP&A support as required. This position will work closely with the BPG VP of Finance and BPG Finance Leadership Team, the Group President and the BPG Leadership team on a frequent basis. The Bioproduction Group is a $4B+ group within Thermo Fisher Scientific that supports customers by enabling and accelerating biologics therapies development and commercialization.What will you do?Month End Financial Analysis:

Oversee Group month end consolidation activities and ensure compliance with Corporate timelines and expectations, including but not limited to the tracking of information needed to report on the progress of acquisitions versus the targets set at the time of the deal.

Build and maintain the Group monthly financial reporting and analysis package. Monthly package and analysis to include:

Key P&L and scorecard drivers

Gross Margin analysis focusing on revenue (volume and pricing), direct material spend, and operating expenses

Working capital analysis

Revenue and Bookings analysis

Lead BPG coordination and preparation of consolidated Monthly and Quarterly Business Review (MBR/QBR) presentations

Planning and Forecasting:

Assist with all key annual operating plan tasks including:

Target setting

Developing annual operating plan guidance

Building AOP calendar - key deliverable due dates, review meetings, etc

Building the AOP management review package

Assist in preparation of AOP presentation to Corporate

Drive adherence to timelines

Coordinate with Corporate / Shared Service organizations on allocation changes

Lead the monthly outlook and quarterly flash processes

How will you get here?Education and Experience

A degree in Finance or Accounting, preferably an MBA, CPA or CMA certification.

7+ years of experience in progressive Finance roles including FP&A

Demonstrated experience applying intellectual curiosity to uncover insights and drive differentiated outcomes where others could not

Excellent credentials and strong finance skillset

Experience in leading and running a highly professional team

Prior experience in a large global company and highly matrixed organization

Proficient at understanding and proactively communicating the financial implications of business decisions and dynamics

Building and testing business cases and financial models

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

PLNR 2.0 knowledge is key. Cognos/EDW and SPOT would be a plus.

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (emphasis on accuracy and timeliness) while being able to step back and analyze the overall business impact.

Proven people and project management experience with successful results.

Ability to work cross-functionally and manage by influence across a global organization.

Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Proven as an experienced, confident and mature manager

Track record of developing meaningful relationships at all levels within an organization - at both the business unit and divisional level, and can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure.

Engaged, process-driven leader, who values frequent interactions and dialog with subordinates, peers, and the company’s leadership team.

Possess a strong set of personal and business values that coincide with those of the 4Is.

Drives accountability

Ability to thrive and manage in a complex business environment

Ability to professionally present results and financial analysis to the Leadership Team

Able to define, quantify, and link the metrics used to measure progress on key strategic initiatives.

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.