Financial Accounting Manager

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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.

When youre part of Thermo Fisher Scientific youll do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance quality and innovation. As part of a successful growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $42 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary:

Were looking for an experienced finance leader to join our Record to Report (RtR) team within our Global Business Services (GBS) Shared Service Centre.

Leading a team of7 finance professionals youll be responsible for delivering high-quality financial controllership across multiple EMEA entities within the Life Science Solutions Group (LSG). Youll ensure accurate and timely US GAAP reporting champion operational excellence and partner with stakeholders across a complex global business.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced matrixed environment and has a proven track record of developing high-performing teams driving continuous improvement and influencing across functions. Youll play a key role in supporting entities that contribute to more than$10 billion in annual revenue making a direct impact on the success of one of the worlds leading life sciences companies.

Please note:This role is best suited to candidates who already have people management experience leading similarly sized finance teams within a large complex multinational organisation. It is not intended as a first-time people manager opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the timeliness and accuracy of US GAAP financial reporting for the LSG EMEA region.

• Mentor coach and develop the team of finance professionals and driving a performance and customer first culture.

• Serve as the main point of contact for project and initiative inquiries from business and customers collaborating with other finance departments and functions.

• Facilitate monthly business reviews with collaborators

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of balance sheets and communicate findings to collaborators

• Ensure financial compliance and SOX control measures required are completed without exception.

• Deliver operational excellence

• Lead promote and drive a PPI culture in the team taking accountability for the delivery of projects feeding into the annual productivity targets

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant

• Skilled in effectively communicating and presenting to diverse collaborators

• People Management experience

• Able to organise and prioritise multiple complex situations

• Accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role

• High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement

• Deep technical accounting expertise

• Strong investigative analytical and problem solving skills

• Solid understanding of US GAAP (Desired but not essential)

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