Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Transformation

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Life Sciences industry is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Transformation in Basingstoke. This critical leadership role involves financial reporting, analytics, and team leadership, with a focus on driving strategic financial processes and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership and a strong educational background in Business or Finance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus scheme

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive business and people leadership experience at a senior level.
• Prior experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Operational Finance.
• Experience in the Life Sciences or Diagnostics (IVD) industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse finance team including Global FP&A and Opex Controllers.
• Drive clarity and alignment within the broader finance organization.
• Lead Finance transformation organization in developing a project roadmap.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA, CMA or CPA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

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21.05.2025

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05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our Organisation:

The Microbiology Division (MBD) of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a globally recognized leader in manufacturing culture media and other microbiological diagnostic products for clinical, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories. With over 2300 employees across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, MBD generates approximately $650M in revenue. Our primary global sites are in Basingstoke, UK, and Lenexa, Kansas, USA, along with 10 more manufacturing sites across Europe, the UK, and Asia. We also have multiple distribution centers that are part of our global supply chain, enabling us to serve customers worldwide.

How you will make an impact:

The Finance Director , FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Finance Transformation is responsible for financial reporting, analytics, business partnering, and leading financial strategic processes. This critical leadership position provides insights for understanding performance and meeting financial commitments.

Additionally, the role leads the Finance Transformation function, delivering innovative solutions and actionable insights to the MBD and Thermo Fisher Finance organization.

This role is based at our Basingstoke, UK site, with flexibility to work on a hybrid basis (3 days office, 2 days work from home). Some international travel may be required, up to 15% per annum, mainly Europe and the US.

What you will do:

• Lead, coach and inspire a diverse finance team including Global FP&A and Opex Controllers, Finance Transformation and Data team
• Drive clarity, alignment, and support within the broader MBD finance organization, aligning teams around shared goals. Build and maintain an impactful, engaged Finance team and champion a culture of continuous change and improvement

FP&A - Reporting & Forecasting

• Lead the core operating mechanisms, including the AOP, QBR/MBRs, and forecasts in collaboration with the leadership team, functional teams, and finance managers
• Own end to end operating expenses spending P/L management
• Take charge of divisional goal setting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Enhance metric reporting by delivering and optimizing business performance analytics
• Develop tools to identify, communicate, and recommend corrective actions
• Drive standardized approaches to reporting and processes across the global finance function, while supporting VP finance and divisional leadership with ad-hoc projects

Strategic Programs

• Lead Product & Portfolio management team to partner with the business leaders on business case development, project execution and value creation
• Support business execution through active participation in key business strategy decisions including organic and inorganic Investments
• Identify complex financial and business risks and develop mitigation strategies

Finance Transformation

• Lead Finance transformation organization in the development and execution of a project roadmap to modernize, simplify and enhance the work environment of the finance function
• Champion AI (Artificial Intelligence) and technology solutions for finance team and drive organizational change and adoption
• Partner with group and corporate teams to align finance transformation strategy including Data Standards/Governance, Hyperion Planning, and Corporate Reporting

How will you get there?

Education

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is required
• An MBA, CMA or CPA is strongly desired

Experience

• Extensive business and people leadership experience at a senior level
• Prior experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Operational Finance
• Experience in the Life Sciences or Diagnostics (IVD) industry is desired
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion and Hyperion Planning is desired

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to coach, develop, and build a team with Thermo Fisher values
• Skilled in data analysis, identifying trends, and developing solutions
• Proficient in working with large amounts of disparate data and developing a business narrative
• Hands-on, high-energy style with a focus on achieving results
• Personable, highly ethical, and thrives in a collaborative environment
• Outstanding communication capabilities, identifying and addressing issues through open dialogue
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrix reporting structure, and build relationships at all levels
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of an additional language is advantageous
• Approximately 15% pa travel required

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme 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.