Manager, Strategic Finance
Job DescriptionSummarized Purpose:Manages a team of financial professionals that provides timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting to support the company in achieving its business and financial objectives. Provides analytical and decision-making support to leadership. May be responsible for budgeting, reporting and forecasting.Essential Functions and Other Job Information:
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.
Performs financial analysis on cash flow, operating results, and/or business plans.
Reviews reports for accuracy and ensures reporting deadlines are met.
May serve as a finance business partner or finance lead to one or more business units, functions or client groups.
Develops advanced financial models, establishes key financial metrics, and prepares reports and presentations.
Works with finance teams, operational management and cross functional teams to identify problems and develop solutions.
Leads and supports the streamlining of processes, systems and standardized reporting.
Qualifications:Education and Experience:
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
5+ years of management responsibility
Proven leadership skillsYears 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.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Effective leadership and team building skills
Strong business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments
Expert knowledge of approved accounting/financial practices
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Advanced level of skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data
Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity
Executive presence and strong presentation skills
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and handle pressure
Management Role:No direct reports at this time.Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, frequent travels both domestic and international.
Long, varied hours may be required.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Moderate mobility required.
Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups both internally & externally.
Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.
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.