Finance Director

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $44.6 billion. The company is ranked #106 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list and serves customers worldwide through its industry-leading portfolio of scientific instruments, analytical solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory products, and biopharma services.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are crucial 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 unique career experiences and perspectives.

How you will make an Impact:

The Research and Safety Division (RSD), part of the Customer Channels Group, is a leading distributor serving the global scientific research market.

We are seeking a Finance Director to lead the North America and Emerging Markets FP&A team, partnering closely with division finance, commercial, and marketing leaders to drive business performance and deliver financial objectives. This highly visible role will lead a team of three direct reports and be responsible for all financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting activities across the region.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic business partner, providing actionable insights, supporting key decision-making processes, identifying opportunities for operational improvement, and developing a high-performing finance organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), and Strategic Planning (STRAP) processes within a matrixed global finance organization.
• Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, KPIs, and capital expenditures.
• Partner with the Division President and Vice President of Finance to develop executive-level presentations and analyses that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead complex financial and business analyses, leveraging data-driven insights and advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Evaluate financial and operational performance against key business metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic objectives.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, concise recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Identify, communicate, and drive actions that mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance, productivity, and financial processes.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

How You Will Get Here

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, MS, or other advanced financial qualification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance and business leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading and developing geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience within a large global organization and highly matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess business dynamics and proactively communicate financial implications to leadership.
• Strong track record of influencing business decisions through financial analysis and strategic partnership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates Thermo Fisher Scientific's 4-I Values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement, while serving as a role model for leadership excellence.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent.
• Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, modeling, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify trends, interpret ambiguous data, develop logical assumptions, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to executive, operational, and cross-functional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of business processes, financial controls, and risk management, with the ability to identify process gaps and implement effective solutions.
• Experience leading productivity and continuous improvement initiatives using Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), CMR, PLN, and Cognos preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and expanding leadership capabilities.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5% domestic and international travel.