Finance Director - Global Central Laboratory

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams play a critical role in enabling informed, strategic decision-making that advances our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Across Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting, our global Finance organization provides diverse opportunities to shape business outcomes, drive innovation, and build meaningful career experiences.

This opening sits with the Clinical Research Group (CRG) of Thermo Fisher.

How you will make an impact

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, the Finance Director for our Global Central Labs (GCL) is a strategic leader responsible for providing financial excellence.

This role will ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and timely financial reporting, consistent with US GAAP and local reporting requirements. You will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, delivering actionable insights that influence strategy, pricing and profitability. By identifying opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency, you will help strengthen financial performance. Additionally, you will build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team that supports a complex, growing business.

This is a hybrid role for candidates in Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or Highland Heights KY/Cincinnati OH. There will be 3 days in office and 2 work from home days per week.

Essential Functions:

• Leads annual operating plan, STRAP to drive effective prioritization of investments and improved financial performance.

• Directs forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of Central Lab financial results to provide meaningful insights and a clear articulation of risks and opportunities.

• Directs the preparation, review, and distribution of functional department financial results.

• Utilize business acumen and data analysis to recommend pricing actions & support commercial strategy development.

• Provides recommendations for system enhancements to drive improved transparency and efficiency.

• Manages complex analysis projects/investments; evaluates findings, prepares reports and make recommendations to senior leadership about the financial implications of proposed transactions.

• Establishes best practices and ensures consistency and application of budgeting and forecasting processes and policies across all functions.

• Effectively works with the team and establishes robust processes & monitoring to achieve Central Lab financial goals.

• Manage, lead, and develop a globally distributed finance team (up to 5), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification (Advanced degree preferred)
• Previous progressive finance experience within a global organization that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years’ experience)
• Demonstrated leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong understanding of clinical research operations including laboratory analysis (preferred)
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles within a Central Laboratory environment (preferred)
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leads projects and teams effectively; builds trusted partnerships and influences stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Applies deep accounting and financial knowledge, including financial modeling, valuation, and best practices.
• Analyzes complex financial and operational data, turning insights into clear, actionable strategies.
• Strong knowledge of advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to analyze large datasets and present findings simply and meaningfully.
• Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and delivers impactful presentations to senior leaders.
• Brings strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Is adaptable, self-motivated, and accountable in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i Values: Integrity, Innovation, Involvement, and Intensity.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Location: Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC or Highland Heights KY/Cincinnati OH. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

The annual salary range estimated for this position in North Carolina is $145,000- $220,000 USD. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.