Provide financial leadership across all aspects of site Operations Finance and Opex controlling for the Brno manufacturing site
Serve as a key business partner to the AAT business, supporting decision-making and driving performance
Translate financial results and forecasts into actionable insights
Provide guidance to business leaders and drive alignment on initiatives that enhance productivity, gross margin, and overall business performance
Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Business Units, and cross-functional teams to deliver impact
Drive continuous improvement of cost accounting structures, financial processes, and management reporting to enhance transparency and decision support across OCOGS and Opex
Analyze financial and operational performance against key metrics, highlighting insights, risks, and opportunities to support business decisions
Identify, communicate, and lead risk and opportunity assessments, ensuring proactive management of business performance
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Operations Finance team, fostering engagement, accountability, and strong business partnership
Ensure financial governance, compliance, and controllership are embedded in business decisions, in line with company policies, US GAAP, and SOX requirements

An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA desired, though not required
Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Proven track record of delivering results beyond the finance function and influencing business outcomes
Strong leadership presence with the ability to act as a confident and trusted business partner
Experience operating effectively in a matrix organization across functions and geographies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
Big-picture mindset with the ability to translate strategy into actionable initiatives
High level of accountability and results orientation, with a bias for action
Strong alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i values
Experience with financial systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Power BI)
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~30%)

Senior Manager, Operations Finance

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