Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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.

Group Summary

The Biosciences Division (BID) serves more than 500,000 customers with more than 100,000 products in 180 countries. Most of the business comes from biotech, academic and government funded customers, with the rest of the business coming from the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries as well as from the industrial market. With more than 4,000 patents and over 770,000 scientific citations, BID is grounded in science!

What You Will Do

This Finance Director position will be a critical member of both the Division and Business Unit leadership teams providing financial insight, analytics, reporting and strategic support to get results. In addition, the Finance Director role will provide valuable decision support, identify, and implement operational improvement opportunities and develop a strong finance team.

• Support the Vice President & General Manager and leadership team to set and deliver the business plan and meet key operating & financial goals

• Strategic thought partner to the business with a focus on driving growth and value creation

• Lead and mentor the local finance teams and operating partners to develop enhanced skills and elevated eye for business

• Partner with colleagues across the business unit and Division to drive both business and functional operational improvements and efficiency projects

• Lead the core operating mechanisms, including the Annual Operating Plan process, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews and forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, functional teams, and finance managers

• Ensure businesses meet the monthly corporate reporting calendar and align with local accounting standards and US GAAP

• Provide performance reporting tools and metrics plus analyses and recommendations to optimize business results

• Partner with commercial colleagues to develop and model large customer deals. Drive and ensure contract compliance

• Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets

How You Get Here

• Candidate will demonstrate expertise in the following areas: financial reporting, internal control, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, project management, and technical accounting knowledge within a P&L accountable business

• The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership, initiative and adopt the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4i values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

• Strong business and industry knowledge with a history of business partnering as well as the ability to develop and implement robust financial processes to drive effective decisions

• The capability to identify and foster productivity improvements and create an atmosphere of continuous improvement through PPI (Lean Process Improvement)

• Proven track record to recruit, develop, and lead professional teams and provide constructive feedback through performance and development processes

• Shown history of leading cross functional / country teams and building interpersonal relationships with customers, peers and operating partners across functions & geographies

• Excellent skills with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint are required

Education/ Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant analytical background. CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or equivalent is a plus. 10+ years of multifaceted relevant work experience within a global organization. 5+ years of management experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $160,100-$213,450.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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 California is $160,100.00–$213,450.00.

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

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.