Associate Director, ASD FP&A

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Lead and support key FP&A processes including AOP, STRAP, QBR, MBR, monthly forecast cycles, and month-end close deliverables .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive-level decision-making. Proficient in advanced financial modeling and presentation development, with a strong focus on process improvement and financial controls.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisForecastingAdvanced ExcelEPM SystemsExecutive Financial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisP&L DriversBusiness AnalyticsData Validation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationLeadershipAttention To DetailCoaching

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointHyperionRevPlanCMRERP

Industry Keywords

AOPSTRAPQBRMBROPEX

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support key FP&A processes including AOP, STRAP, QBR, MBR, monthly forecast cycles, and month-end close deliverables
Coordinate monthly and quarterly reporting across revenue, EBITA, gross margin, OPEX, productivity, sourcing, restructuring, working capital, FCF, headcount, and other key business metrics
Own or support Revenue and EBITA flash reporting, bridge submissions, margin walk analysis, one-time item tracking, and forecast commentary
Partner with BU finance teams and functional stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, resolve variances, and ensure timely completion of recurring deliverables
Prepare, review, and influence executive-level financial presentations for MBR, QBR, AOP, forecast reviews, and other leadership forums
Analyze financial and business performance against plan, forecast, prior year, and key operating metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and meaningful business drivers
Support EPM, RevPlan, CMR, and related system processes, including troubleshooting, data validation, forecast loads, and reporting tie-outs
Develop clear, concise commentary and financial narratives for leaders
Drive process improvement, automation, standardization, and stronger controls across recurring FP&A deliverables
Partner cross-functionally with commercial, operations, HR, TA, sourcing, productivity, and finance teams
Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to analysts or other team members supporting ASD FP&A deliverables
Maintain strong documentation, source-file discipline, and repeatable processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of progressive finance experience
Experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, reporting, business partnership, and financial analytics
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, time-sensitive deliverables across multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of P&L drivers, forecast processes, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting
Strong finance, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Experience with PowerPoint and executive-level presentation development
Experience with EPM, Hyperion, RevPlan, CMR, ERP, or equivalent financial systems preferred
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, actions, and business recommendations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven business partner with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization
Strong attention to detail, process discipline, and ability to manage competing priorities during close, forecast, and planning cycles
Ability to identify risks and opportunities, communicate impacts clearly, and support leadership decisions
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, standardize reporting, and strengthen financial controls
Ability to develop, coach, and support finance talent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Standard Monday–Friday work schedule
Limited travel may be required based on business needs