Finance Senior Manager – Global IT & Digital FP&A at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Technology, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
  • 10+ years of dynamic finance experience—ideally within FP&A, controllership or technology finance
  • Experience supporting global functions or large-scale digital/IT organizations is strongly preferred
  • Expert in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting with strong data integrity
  • Builds effective cross-functional relationships in complex environments
  • Communicates financial insights into clear strategic recommendations
  • Leads through collaboration, mentorship, and influence
  • Skilled in financial systems, data tools, and digital/AI concepts
  • Dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence
  • Strong financial, systems, and analytical expertise
  • Builds trust and drives cross-functional collaboration
  • Recognized as a reliable, strategic finance partner
  • Exercises sound judgment and balanced decision-making
  • Takes ownership and aligns with company mission and values

Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), strategic plan (STRAP), and monthly/quarterly forecasting and reporting for Global IT & Digital
  • Deliver clear financial insights that guide strategy and operations for the Global IT & Digital leadership team
  • Act as finance lead for our AI activation initiative—partnering with digital, technical and business teams to model investment returns, evaluate outcomes, and monitor progress
  • Provide trusted financial guidance and analytical support to Global IT & Digital leaders—promoting clarity, accountability and optimal resource allocation
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of two finance professionals—fostering growth, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate across Controllership, Technical Accounting, M&A and Corporate FP&A to align on key initiatives, accounting treatment and integration of digital investments
  • Drive operational improvement and automation within FP&A to enhance accuracy, speed and insight quality
  • Prepare and present financial updates and insights to senior leadership—showcasing thoughtful communication, sound judgment and executive presence
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions and business-case evaluations

Skills

Financial Planning
FP&A
Forecasting
Budgeting
Financial Modeling
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Mentoring
AI Projects
Digital Transformation
Analytical Reporting
Executive Communication

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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