At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact. Our Finance teams are critical to enable 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 an outstanding career. With revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow as part of the world leader serving science!

For the support of our team we are looking for a

Senior Director, Finance (f/m/d)

Location/Division Specific Information
This Senior Director Finance role has oversight for the end-to-end financial management of the Applied Analytical Technologies (AAT) business unit, a $500M global portfolio-based business unit, serving a broad range of industries. This position is based in Bremen, Germany. While relocation is not required, selected candidate is expected to be in the Bremen office at least 4-days/week to enable in-person collaboration & leadership.

How will you make an impact?
The Business Unit is in search of a Senior Director of Finance who will collaborate with the Vice President/General Manager to strategically distribute capital to continue to stimulate growth and enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of excellence in strategic portfolio management, consistent P&L leadership, fostering cultural transformation, building interpersonal trust and partnerships, and attracting, retaining, and nurturing talent. This role will report to the Division Vice President of Finance and will oversee a team of finance and accounting professionals across Germany and the US, while also serving on the Business Unit's leadership team.

What will you do?
Core Financial Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive financial leadership, encompassing P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and investment decisions. Lead the annual strategic and financial planning processes, manage month-end closures including reporting, forecasting, and proactive financial management to identify business risks and opportunities for mitigation, ensuring predictable financial outcomes! Drive detailed & standardized financial reporting and business metrics to support sound investment decisions, profitable growth, and financial accountability. Prioritize investments effectively and enhance ROI.

Organization Leadership & Collaboration
Build, lead, mentor, and develop a diverse global team, from Analysts to Senior Finance Managers. Offer exceptional financial and strategic support to the General Manager and other members of the Business Unit leadership team, collaborating effectively with all other functions. Work closely with AAT's global commercial sales, manufacturing operations, marketing, HR, R&D, and IT teams to drive enhancements in pricing, sales strategies, market entry, new product introductions, business solutions, and manufacturing operations. Foster an environment that both challenges and supports with mentorship and strategic insights. Embrace a continuous improvement mindset and PPI principles, welcoming external perspectives that progress the finance organization's agenda.

Statutory Compliance
Ensure that compliance and accounting-controllership are integrated into business decisions, in line with company policies, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Provide finance leadership for the Bremen site and manage statutory reporting oversight.

How will you get here?
EducationAn undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA desiredExperienceA minimum of 15 years of finance experience inclusive of prior P&L management experienceConsistent record delivering outstanding results and getting results beyond the finance function.Outstanding leadership, communication, confident and mature manager, and business partnerAbility to effectively lead and implement ideas in a matrix environment and across complex functional and global business reporting structures.Prior experience with manufacturing a plus.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesOutstanding analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, with all levels of management.Strong systems and analytic capabilities including HFM, Navision & SAP.Must possess a strong set of personal and business values aligned with our 4i values.Ability to travel internationally 25.
What we offerEmployment with an innovative, future-oriented organisationOutstanding career and development prospectsCompany pension scheme and other fringe benefitsExciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation
If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.

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