Finance Manager, FP&A

Role Overview

• 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