Manager, Ops Finance

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

What you will do:

Manages a team of professionals who provide analysis and reporting on commercial contracts and financial support to internal operations. Ensures project financials are properly monitored and managed in pursuit of maximizing project profitability and cash flow.

• Oversees team’s daily activities including the review of all project budgets and financial issues.
• Manages contract deliverables and contract-specific financial reporting.
• Oversees budgets that require senior attention with respect to revenue exposure, risk, or client needs.
• Manages client relationship for assigned account(s) with responsibility for contract negotiations, issue resolution, and delivery of reporting.
• Tracks timeliness and quality of deliverables and provides necessary reporting.  Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Good supervisory and management skills
• Proficiency in problem solving and prioritizing
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong knowledge of accounting/financial principles and best practices
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills for analysis and presentation of data
• Good business acumen
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressure

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
• 1+ year of leadership responsibility

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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