Finance Director – Global Central Laboratory

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Lead annual operating plan and STRAP processes to prioritize investments and improve financial performance .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive financial acumen with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a global organization. Proven leadership in managing finance teams and serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local reporting standards.

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Financial ModelingBudgeting And ForecastingLeadership ExperienceClinical Research OperationsUS GAAP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisValuationData AnalysisRevenue Recognition PrinciplesAdvanced ExcelPowerPoint Skills

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Central Laboratory EnvironmentFinancial ControlsOperational DataInvestment EvaluationStrategic Financial Business Partner

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead annual operating plan and STRAP processes to prioritize investments and improve financial performance
Direct forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of Central Lab financial results
Prepare, review, and distribute functional department financial results
Recommend pricing actions and support commercial strategy development using business acumen and data analysis
Recommend system enhancements to improve transparency and efficiency
Manage complex analysis projects and investments; evaluate findings and advise senior leadership on financial implications
Establish best practices and ensure consistent budgeting and forecasting processes across functions
Build robust processes and monitoring to achieve Central Lab financial goals
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a globally distributed finance team of up to five
Serve as a strategic financial business partner to senior leadership
Ensure financial controls, compliance, and timely reporting under US GAAP and local reporting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
10+ years of progressive finance experience within a global organization, or comparable 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)
Equivalent education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered
Deep accounting and financial knowledge, including financial modeling, valuation, and best practices
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts and present to senior leaders
Ability to work under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 work-from-home days per week
Variable annual bonus eligibility based on company, team, and/or individual performance
0–20% as-needed travel opportunity/requirement
Relocation assistance is NOT provided