The Specialty Diagnostics Group (SDG) helps Thermo Fisher achieve its Mission by enabling human health care. We innovate with purpose, and we are focused on improving clinicians’ abilities to diagnose disease and enabling labs to increase productivity with informed decision-making, better care, and faster answers at every point along the individual’s health care journey.
The Senior Director, Finance will provide financial support for SDG. This position offers the right candidate an influential seat at the table of a growing and dynamic group and provides a substantial opportunity for career development and growth. Reporting to the Group VP, Finance this position will work closely with the Finance Leadership Team, and the Group and Division Presidents.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead oversight, strategy, and execution for global SDG Group finance functions including FP&A, Controllership, Finance Transformation & Systems, and Regional Commercial Finance. Supports development and implementation of overall Group Finance Strategy.
Support the Group President, Group VP Finance and Group leadership team to set and deliver the annual, long range, and quarterly business plans and meet key operating & financial goals. Extended member of SDG Leadership Team.
Strategic thought partner to the business with a focus on driving growth and value creation. Support business execution through active participation in key business strategy decisions including organic and inorganic Investments. Identify complex financial and business risks and develop mitigation strategies
Lead the core operating mechanisms, including the AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, functional teams, and finance managers.
Partner with Division Finance leaders to set strategic direction for finance transformation within SDG including Data Standards/Governance, Hyperion Planning, Corporate Reporting, and Project Nucleus.
Develop enhanced operational and technical controls through centralized Group level controls and targeted reporting enhancements within divisions.
Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets. Ensure alignment with local accounting standards and US GAAP.
Partner with Group and Corporate Functional Leadership and to drive both functional and business operational improvements and efficiency.
Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions.
Lead, hire, and develop group finance teams and partner with operating partners to develop enhanced skills and intuition for business.
Set example for continuous operational improvement and drive efficiency across the business and functions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (emphasis on accuracy and timeliness) while being able to step back and analyze the overall business impact.
Proven people and project management experience with successful results.
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage by influence across a global organization.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven as an experienced, confident, and mature manager
Track record of developing meaningful relationships at all levels within an organization – at both the business unit and divisional level and can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure.
Engaged, process-driven leader, who values frequent interactions and dialog with subordinates, peers, and the company’s leadership team.
Possess a strong set of personal and business values that coincide with those of our 4I values!
Ability to thrive and manage in a complex business environment
Ability to professionally present results and financial analysis to the Leadership Team.
Able to define, quantify, and link the metrics used to measure progress on key strategic initiatives.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting. MBA preferred!
10+ years of experience in progressive Finance roles including FP&A
Strong knowledge of Excel (i.e., financial models and analysis), Cognos reporting tool (or equivalent), PowerPoint, PowerBI and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
Travel, up to 15%.
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