Finance Director, Global Operations - Biologics & Chemicals

3M HEALTHCARE; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 160,100 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision plan

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Finance Director for the Biologicals and Chemicals Division to lead the Operations Finance team and partner with Operations and Business leadership. The role focuses on driving operational performance, strategic risk management, and value creation across a global matrixed organization.

You will own the capital allocation process, develop proactive reporting, and guide a high‑performing finance team to ensure disciplined spend and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and engage teams.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Cognos or equivalent reporting tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Finance team and partner with Operations and Business leadership to drive operational performance and value creation.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, identifying financial and business risks and driving mitigation.
• Lead core operating mechanisms, including AOP, QBRs/MBRs, and forecasts, with finance partners.
• Develop proactive reporting metrics and early indicators to communicate risks and performance trends.
• Hire, develop, and engage a high‑performing Operations Finance team.
• Own the capital appropriation process, ensuring disciplined spend and governance.
• Model a continuous improvement mindset and drive efficiency across processes.

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Finance Director for the Biologicals and Chemicals Division to lead the Operations Finance team and partner with Operations and Business leadership. The role focuses on driving operational performance, strategic risk management, and value creation across a global matrixed organization.

You will own the capital allocation process, develop proactive reporting, and guide a high‑performing finance team to ensure disciplined spend and strong governance.