Thermo Fisher Scientific

Finance Manager, FP&A

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rochester • Massachusetts • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $93,800 - $140,675 per year

About the role

  • Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will play a pivotal role supporting the Clinical Trials Division (CTD) within our Pharma Services Group
  • Lead core elements of CTD’s financial operating rhythm and serve as a primary owner of executive performance storytelling
  • Drive forecasting, performance management, and decision support in a complex, matrixed environment—setting standards, enforcing governance, and influencing actions across commercial and operational partners
  • Own end-to-end delivery of CTD’s monthly MBR and quarterly QBR decks, serving as the single point of accountability for readiness, accuracy, and storyline cohesion.
  • Own CTD’s SG&A / OPEX and headcount performance reporting and forecasting—building clear views of run-rate, productivity, and structural vs. timing impacts.
  • Lead key components of CTD’s revenue forecasting process through driver-based analytics, variance explanations, and consolidation of BU inputs.
  • Own recurring working capital / FCF reporting and performance visibility, including cash timing, AR/AP dynamics, and in-quarter drivers.
  • Set and enforce FP&A operating standards: recurring data integrity checks, tie-outs across systems, and exception-based issue escalation.
  • Partner with the Digital Finance team to modernize CTD FP&A delivery —reducing manual effort and increasing self-service insight through scalable solutions.
  • Operate as a trusted finance partner across BU finance, operations, and commercial teams—driving alignment, accountability, and decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience required
  • MBA/CPA preferred
  • 5–7+ years of progressive FP&A/finance experience in a matrixed organization, with demonstrated ownership of executive-facing deliverables.
  • Required: strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with PLN, HFM, and CMR (forecasting, consolidation, and reporting workflows across these tools).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead core workstreams, drive deadlines, and deliver outcomes through cross-functional influence in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience translating complex financial performance into executive-ready narratives and recommendations.
  • Strong forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management capabilities with a high bar for accuracy and controllership.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; ability to craft clear executive storytelling and influence decisions.
  • Strong digital finance orientation: Power BI, data visualization, automation mindset; able to translate business needs into scalable reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills; comfortable partnering across levels, including senior leadership.
  • Highly organized, process-driven, and able to operate with urgency and discipline in dynamic environments.
Benefits
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial planningforecastingvariance analysisperformance managementdata integrityreportingdriver-based analyticscash flow managementbudgetingfinancial consolidation
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional influencecommunicationorganizational skillsdecision-makingstorytellingaccountabilityprocess-drivenurgencydiscipline
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in BusinessMBACPA