Senior Finance Manager - Laboratory Equipment Services

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in laboratory equipment services is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations. This role involves managing P&L, collaborating with leadership, and driving financial efficiency. The ideal candidate should have extensive finance experience, strong analytical skills, and a consultative approach. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of dynamic finance experience supporting a global manufacturer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Analyze BU-level financial data and identify key variances.
• Develop and deploy financial reporting tools and metrics.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Business Process Re-engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

PLN

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Senior Finance Manager - Laboratory Equipment Services

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Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Office

This position reports directly to the VP Finance, Instruments and Enterprise Services Division (IES). It involves managing a full P&L and partnering with the LE Services General Manager. The role offers influence within a growing, multidimensional business, with potential for career growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead all activities related to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
2. Analyze BU-level financial data, identify key variances impacting quarterly performance targets.
3. Collaborate with Shared Services and Factories to develop consistent reporting processes and resolve issues.
4. Communicate key findings effectively to LE and IES Division leadership.
5. Consolidate financial results from multiple ERP platforms for FP&A activities.
6. Establish strong business partnerships with LE and LE Services leadership teams.
7. Improve ROI of Services Connected programs and establish AR field.
8. Communicate insights clearly and make validated judgments.
9. Partner with service leaders to develop and implement growth and efficiency initiatives.
10. Provide financial analysis to support service cost efficiency and revenue growth initiatives.
11. Develop and deploy financial reporting tools and metrics to enhance decision-making.
12. Manage expense reporting, approval, and governance processes.
13. Ensure accuracy and consistency in General Ledger expense accounts across global operations.
14. Drive commercial growth through market, pipeline, and backlog analytics.
15. Manage deferred revenue, working capital, and other financial aspects of service contracts.
16. Lead process improvement projects like Project Gold.
17. Attract, develop, and retain a team of 2 finance professionals across NA and EMEA.

Education and Experience:

5-10 years of dynamic finance experience supporting a global manufacturer and service provider (preferably in services organizations). Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High-energy self-starter with results-driven mindset.
• Operationally oriented finance professional with a consultative approach.
• Strong technical skills in financial analysis, accounting, and business process re-engineering.
• Strategic and business-savvy with operational understanding of business decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• Proficiency in PLN/SAP/CMR; preferred in BAAN, BoE, MS Office.

Other Requirements:

Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.