Automation Delivery Manager, Finance

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific development, Thermo Fisher Scientific, seeks a Finance Automation Lead to drive their finance automation strategy and implement advanced technology solutions. This role, requiring a strong technical background and leadership skills, offers a unique opportunity to optimize and enhance automation processes, ensuring seamless integration across functions.

Benefits

National medical and dental plans

Wellness program

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture or enterprise automation.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with leading automation platforms.
• Strong knowledge of finance process automation and advanced technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of the enterprise-wide finance automation strategy.
• Lead design and implementation of advanced automation solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Business process design

Value stream mapping

Digital transformation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline

Tools

UiPath

Power Automate

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Position Summary:

Are you an innovative leader with a passion for driving finance automation and optimizing business processes? The Finance Automation Lead will play a pivotal role in executing Thermo Fisher’s enterprise-wide finance automation strategy. This role is integral to the design and implementation of advanced automation solutions, including robotic process automation (RPA), data integration, AI/ML workflows, and low-code/no-code platforms, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and aligned with our 4i Values. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, analyze current and future processes, and convert requirements into detailed technical specifications that drive business value.

We are seeking an experienced finance automation expert with a strong background in finance process automation, advanced technology solutions, and cross-functional leadership. You will act as a technical liaison across Finance, IT, and Operations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment of automation projects. Additionally, you will contribute to the automation intake process, evaluate feasibility, perform cost-benefit analysis, and help prioritize initiatives within the automation pipeline. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of our finance operations through cutting-edge automation solutions, support change management efforts, and continuously enhance our digital automation portfolio, driving meaningful impact at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

This is a fully remote position for candidates located in the United States of America. Eastern Standard Timezone (EST) preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Finance Automation and the Executive Director of the Analytical Services Division (ASD) to drive and execute the enterprise-wide finance automation strategy, aligning with Thermo Fisher’s 4i Values.

• Innovation and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of advanced automation solutions, including robotic process automation (RPA), data integration, AI/ML workflows, and low-code/no-code platforms, ensuring they are scalable and efficient.

• Centralized Data Management: Develop a centralized pricing repository for MTM codes by consolidating data from disparate systems to establish a single, reliable source of truth, thereby enhancing data consistency and accessibility.

• Automation Architecture: Architect and manage the development of a finance ballparking tool for ASD, facilitating rapid and accurate quote estimations with minimal manual intervention, and replacing existing time-consuming, error-prone methods.

• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze current (AS-IS) and future (TO-BE) processes, identify automation opportunities, and convert requirements into detailed technical specifications that drive business value.

• Solution Design: Design scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with Thermo Fisher’s technology standards and automation governance frameworks, ensuring robust and compliant implementations.

• Automation Intake Contribution: Contribute to the automation intake process by evaluating feasibility, performing cost-benefit analysis, and helping prioritize initiatives within the automation pipeline to maximize return on investment.

• Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as a technical liaison across Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure seamless execution and alignment of automation projects, fostering collaboration and communication.

• Guidance and Quality Assurance: Provide guidance to implementation teams during development and testing phases, ensuring solutions meet architectural standards, performance benchmarks, and compliance requirements.

• Change Management Support: Support change management efforts by creating user documentation, training resources, and post-implementation monitoring procedures to ensure successful adoption and sustained use of automation solutions.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of emerging technologies, continuously evaluating new tools and methods to expand and enhance the digital automation portfolio, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise automation, or other relevant technical leadership roles.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with leading automation platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to take ownership, drive progress, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Strong knowledge of business process design, value stream mapping, and digital transformation methodologies.

• Demonstrated success operating in cross-functional, matrixed environments and leading complex technical initiatives from concept to delivery.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and business-oriented manner.

Salary Transparency

The salary range estimated for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally include:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan

• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HSAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

•Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits

• Employee assistance programs

• 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, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer rime off in accordance with company policy.

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Accessibility/Disability Access

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

EEO & Affirmative Action

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.