Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
How You’ll Make an Impact
You will lead financial planning and analysis for our Global IT & Digital organization, working side-by-side with senior IT and business leaders to shape strategy and drive performance. You’ll also take on a high-visibility role in our AI activation project—helping bring innovation to life and supporting our digital transformation journey.
In a dynamic, matrixed, and global environment, you’ll have the chance to influence how we think about finance in a digital-first world.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), strategic plan (STRAP), and monthly/quarterly forecasting and reporting for Global IT & Digital.
- Deliver clear financial insights that guide strategy and operations for the Global IT & Digital leadership team.
- Act as finance lead for our AI activation initiative—partnering with digital, technical and business teams to model investment returns, evaluate outcomes, and monitor progress.
- Provide trusted financial guidance and analytical support to Global IT & Digital leaders—promoting clarity, accountability and optimal resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of two finance professionals—fostering growth, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across Controllership, Technical Accounting, M&A and Corporate FP&A to align on key initiatives, accounting treatment and integration of digital investments.
- Drive operational improvement and automation within FP&A to enhance accuracy, speed and insight quality.
- Prepare and present financial updates and insights to senior leadership—showcasing thoughtful communication, sound judgment and executive presence.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions and business-case evaluations.
How You’ll Get Here
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 10+ years of dynamic finance experience—ideally within FP&A, controllership or technology finance
- Experience supporting global functions or large-scale digital/IT organizations is strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Expert in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting with strong data integrity
- Builds effective cross-functional relationships in complex environments
- Communicates financial insights into clear strategic recommendations
- Leads through collaboration, mentorship, and influence
- Skilled in financial systems, data tools, and digital/AI concepts
- Dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence
Leadership Expectations
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our leaders embody these values:
- Strong financial, systems, and analytical expertise
- Builds trust and drives cross-functional collaboration
- Recognized as a reliable, strategic finance partner
- Exercises sound judgment and balanced decision-making
- Takes ownership and aligns with company mission and values
Why Join Us?
Here you have the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise technology and innovation—while driving the financial strategy behind it. You’ll partner with senior leaders, influence high-impact initiatives and grow your career in a global, dynamic environment that values analytical excellence, collaboration and innovation.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates—regardless of background—to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$194,950.00.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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
