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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job 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. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit_ _www.thermofisher.com_ _._

**Position Summary:** The Director, Finance will provide financial and business support for the Greenville site within the Drug Product Division. This position works closely with operations management to build and implement strategies to drive profitable growth and improve quality and service levels for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Support the General Manager & leadership team to set and deliver the business plan and meet key operating & financial goals.

+ Lead the Annual Operating Plan process, Quarterly & Monthly Business Reviews and weekly forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, Site GM, Business Segment Leaders, and finance managers.

+ Ensure the site meets monthly corporate reporting targets and align with local accounting standards and US GAAP.

+ Partner with colleagues within the BU and division to drive both functional and business operational improvements and efficiency projects.

+ Provide performance reporting tools and metrics plus analysis and recommendations to operating management to optimize business results.

+ Prepare and present analysis and authorization for significant capital investments.

+ Partner with commercial colleagues to develop and model customer deals. Drive and ensure contract compliance.

+ Lead and drive the components of cash flow including capital, inventory, and accounts receivable.

+ Develop analytical models and tools to drive growth initiatives and improve business decisions.

+ Lead and mentor the local finance teams and operating partners to develop enhanced skills and business insight.

+ Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.

**Qualifications:** ·

+ Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or

+ CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or equivalent is a plus

+ Manufacturing experience mandatory

+ 10+ years of dynamic meaningful work experience within a global organization.

+ 7+ years of management experience

+ Candidate will demonstrate expertise in the following areas: operations accounting, financial reporting, internal control, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling, project management, and technical accounting knowledge, within a P&L accountable business.

+ Strong business and industry knowledge and partnership. A history of developing and implementing robust financial processes to driving effective decisions.

+ Identify and champion productivity improvements and build an atmosphere of continuous improvement through PPI (Lean Operational Improvement).

+ Excellent written communication skills, along with clear & concise verbal skills, are needed. Must have a proven track record of acquiring consensus at the executive level.

+ Recruit, develop, and lead professional teams and provide constructive feedback through performance and development processes.

+ Proven history of leading cross functional / country teams and establishing relationships with customers, peers and operations partners across functions & geographies.

+ The ability to balance multiple assignments, work flexible hours and cope with the complexity of tracking and balancing multiple, disparate moving parts.

+ Excellent skills with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint are required; experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is preferred.

_We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!_

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.