Sr Manager, Finance

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Summary:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Finance for the Ridgefield, NJ location to collaborate with Site Management on strategies for improved profitability and service quality.

Essential Functions:

• Be an integral part of the Site Senior Leadership Team (SLT), participating in meetings and functions to steer the site towards success.
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan process, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews, and weekly forecasts to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Support the Site Leadership Team to formulate and achieve the business plan, meeting key financial and operational targets.
• Champion and lead PPI (Practical Process Improvement) projects across various business functions, particularly when cross-functional leadership is crucial.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Business Unit (BU) and division to drive functional and operational improvements and productivity initiatives.
• Provide performance reporting tools, metrics, analysis, and recommendations to optimize business results.
• Encourage a culture that values continuous advancement, striving for standardization and heightened performance.
• Prepares and presents analysis for capital investments
• Work with commercial teams to develop and model customer deals, ensuring contract compliance.
• Lead and enhance components of cash flow, including capital, inventory, and accounts receivable.
• Develop analytical models and tools to support growth initiatives and improve business decisions.
• Lead and support the Site Finance Team in improving their expertise and business sense.
• Maintains strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Select, develop, and evaluate staff to guarantee efficient operation of the finance function.
• Guide staff on administrative standards and processes.

Required qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or another relevant analytical field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of vibrant and pertinent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• CPA and/or MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

Equivalency:

We will consider equivalent blends of education, training, and pertinent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in operations accounting, financial reporting, internal control, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, project management, and technical accounting within a P&L accountable business.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and adherence to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4-I values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Strong business and industry knowledge, with a proven history of business partnering and robust financial process implementation.
• Skill in pinpointing and promoting efficiency enhancements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through PPI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a clear and concise approach.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and manage professional teams, providing constructive feedback through performance and development processes.
• Capable of handling multiple assignments, working flexible hours, and managing complex tasks effectively.

Standards and Expectations:

Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Collaborate effectively with team members, modeling positive team principles. Maintain compliance with quality systems SOPs and GMP. Keep workspace clean and orderly. Engage in departmental systems to ensure efficient workflow. Stay client and patient conscious. Understand and strive to improve Key Performance Indicators. Embrace change and motivate the team to adapt. Proactively identify and communicate risks to timelines. Continuously seek to improve skills and knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

Light physical effort and fatigue. Periods of walking, sitting, or standing. Occasional equipment operation, including keyboard use. Light lifting. Comfortable indoor environment with occasional mild physical discomfort. Use of Personal Protective Equipment may be required, including safety glasses, shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, and respirator.