APJ Finance Manager - Bioproduction Group

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the bioproduction field as a Finance Manager in the APJ region. This role involves collaborating with commercial and finance teams to drive financial excellence and support strategic planning initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in financial management, strong leadership qualities, and proficiency in Business Intelligence tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience in a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Ability to work effectively with different countries through a matrix organization.
• Expert level proficiency in Business Intelligence tools and Database Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner driving profitable growth.
• Lead comprehensive financial planning processes and develop Annual Operating Plans.
• Conduct financial evaluations to support new investments and strategic decisions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Management

Presentation Skills

Leadership

Business Intelligence

Tools

Power BI

Cognos

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our APJ Bioproduction Group ("BPG') Finance team as a Finance Manager. Acting as an individual contributor, you collaborate with BPG commercial, sales, supply chain, and finance teams across Asia pacific & Japan, to drive financial excellence and contribute to our growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

As a key individual contributor, you will:

• Act as a trusted business partner to commercial leaders within BPG divisions across APJ, driving profitable growth and central initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive financial planning processes, collaborating with commercial teams to develop detailed Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and forecasts.
• Spearhead the development of the 5-year Strategic Plan (STRAP) in collaboration with APJ countries and BPG divisions.
• Coordinate APJ submissions for global monthly and quarterly business reviews with APJ Corporate and BPG.
• Conduct financial evaluations to support new investments, capital expenditures, projects, and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with global systems and reporting teams to ensure high-quality financial data and continuous improvement in management reporting.
• Implement and drive performance measures to improve commercial and sales performance, aiming to achieve and exceed business goals.
• Provide data-driven insights to improve forecast accuracy and target setting.
• Continuously work to improve APJ finance and operations processes by bringing to bear digitization and AI.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate initiative in identifying and addressing issues.
• Possess a deep understanding of business operations and financial management.
• Be capable of delivering clear and impactful presentations and communications.
• Be skilled in analyzing complex data sets and crafting dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Be proficient in working with multiple systems and data sources, including Business Intelligence tools and Database Management Systems.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to encourage and guide teams.
• Be confident in interacting with all levels of the organization, encouraging positive relationships.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 10+ years of working experience in a multinational corporation (MNC).
• The ability to work effectively with different countries through a matrix organization.
• A strong drive for achieving results and continuous improvement.
• Expert level proficiency in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Cognos) and Database Management Systems (SQL).
• Expert level proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to take financial data and present in a coherent manner to senior management.

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and become part of a team that prioritizes collaboration, innovation and excellence. Apply today and help us mold the future of Bioproduction!