Finance Manager - Projects

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will engage in challenging work and join a team that values quality, performance, and innovation. As a member of a growing global organization, you are encouraged to perform at your highest level. With $20 billion in revenue and the largest R&D investment in the industry, we provide our people with the resources and chances to create substantial contributions worldwide.

Position Summary:

Within the global finance project team, the Finance Manager supports multiple finance sectors and cross-functional initiatives where finance input is needed. The role collects accounting requirements for projects and ensures smooth data flow from accounting transactions to management reporting and various Thermo Fisher divisions. The position is based in an East Coast Hub, demands flexible hours, and requires 15-25% travel. It leads a hard-working team in the UK and Vilnius, Lithuania.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance workstream for Quote to Cash and ERP implementations across multiple groups. Ensure financial reporting needs and compliance are met in all implementations. Provide a smooth transition of financial data. Support training and change controls. Maintain regular communications with senior leadership.
• Support business partners to drive accounting & reporting innovation, including ad hoc operational improvement by applying or improving technology
• Work together with finance and other functional colleagues across all finance areas to promote a coordinated approach for project implementation and automations. Ensure a representation of SMEs are present in each functional area.
• Lead organizational change within finance projects. Provide accurate and timely communications. Address organizational change and training based on project needs. Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet finance compliance requirements.
• Build a positive team culture, mentor and develop 2 team members, and ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 2+ years Project Management Experience in Finance Projects
• 5+ years finance experience across multiple fields
• Established capability to direct groups, handle project tasks, and cultivate client partnerships
• Experience working in a multinational company with proven track record to lead optimally and get results in a matrixed management operating environment
• Understanding of financial accounting and impact to reporting systems
• Understanding of Operational Improvement Methodology and tools
• Excellent analytical and technical skills allowing for quick decision making and direction setting
• Ability to communicate across all levels within the business
• Interpersonal skills and ability to multitask across various projects simultaneously
• Accuracy and attention to detail for collaborator reporting

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 outstanding minds has an unusual story to share. Join us and help achieve our outstanding mission—helping our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is £48,000.00–£80,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• 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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards