Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. From advancing life sciences research and solving complex analytical challenges to improving diagnostics and driving laboratory efficiency, we empower our customers with innovative technologies and services.
Within Thermo Fisher, our Global Business Services (GBS) Shared Services team is transforming how we work, optimizing processes, and driving productivity. With over 2300+ colleagues across five global locations, including our Sofia site, we deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions. Since its establishment in 2013, the Sofia Finance Shared Services center has been operating for over 10 years with a proven track of record of success and growth and is designed to serve our global customers across various financial functions, including Procure to Pay, Record to Report and Order to Cash.
As a Senior Finance coordinator, you'll contribute to ensuring smooth financial operations across our organization. You'll manage accounts payable and receivable transactions while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within our learning program.
Main Duties:
Generating and reviewing payment-related reports for errors or inconsistencies in order to ensure that all required information is included. Raises issues to management.
Runs the requests from customers and resolve payment related issues and findings.
Responds to ad hock requests and maintain agreed timelines.
Build and manage relationships with business and suppliers;
Provides decision support to business management through timely and accurate financial information;
Serves as a finance business partner;
Performs variance analysis and investigates irregularities.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2 years of experience in accounts payable/receivable or related finance role
• Preferred Fields of Study: Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• Professional accounting certifications are a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal (additional languages are a plus)
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to process high transaction volumes accurately and efficiently
• Experience with international payments and treasury operations
• Knowledge of financial compliance requirements and internal controls
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
• Experience with invoice processing, payment systems, and financial reconciliation
• Proven record of resolving complex financial discrepancies
• Service orientation with excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Capability to adapt to shifting priorities in a results-focused environment
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis
What We Offer:
At PPD clinical research services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD clinical research services you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organization but with a local feel.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.