Associate Manager Finance - Global Central Labs at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Biotechnology, Healthcare, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
7+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and dashboard/report development
Strong understanding of financial principles, with experience in gross profit and cost analysis preferred
Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, SQL, or other BI tools is a plus
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with ability to translate complex data into business insights
Effective communicator with strong presentation and storytelling skills
Highly organized and diligent; adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and matrixed environment
Professional finance designation (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus but not required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Onsite opportunity for candidates located in the United States (Wilmington, NC preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop performance metrics and dashboards that show what is effective, what isn’t, and the next steps
Lead the financial tracking of high-visibility PPI (Process & Performance Improvement) initiatives, providing validation of real savings and reporting on return on investment
Deliver granular gross profit reporting across departments, regions, studies, and revenue platforms—powering better pricing, resourcing, and investment decisions
Lead automation and process optimization—streamline reporting, eliminate inefficiencies, and build scalable solutions
Build and maintain dashboards that improve accuracy, speed, and business alignment
Track and optimize inventory reserves and cost trends, ensuring tighter controls and fewer surprises
Work cross-functionally with operations, commercial teams, and corporate finance to ensure exceeding targets

Skills

financial planning

analytics

reporting

performance metrics

dashboards

financial tracking

ROI analysis

gross profit reporting

process automation

process optimization

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1956Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.

Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.

Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.

Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.

They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.

Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.

Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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