Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Sr. Director, Finance

Posted Oct 15, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Accounting, Tax & Corporate Finance Corporate Finance, FP&A & Treasury
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Gangnam-gu, South Korea
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Senior Level 15+ years of progressive relevant work experience and 10+ years of management experience in a large matrix organization.
Education
University degree in a related field, MBA would be an asset.

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Role Summary

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The Sr. Director, Finance leads financial activities for Korea and participates in the country and APJ regional finance leadership teams. The role supports business strategy and management decision-making while overseeing financial planning, reporting, compliance, and finance-team development.

What You'll Do

  • Contribute to Korea business strategy and provide input to divisional strategy based on local regulatory requirements.
  • Lead financial planning and reporting, including forecasts and annual statements, and develop performance metrics and business insights.
  • Ensure financial accounting and reporting processes align with US GAAP, SOX, and local legal and tax requirements.
  • Support risk assessment of business decisions and drive finance process improvement, standardization, transformation, and productivity...
  • Lead, develop, and inspire the finance team to meet business and finance objectives.

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Qualifications

Requires a university degree in a related field, 15+ years of progressive relevant work experience, and 10+ years of management experience in a large matrix organization. Qualifications also include knowledge of financial accounting and reporting; business and analytical insight; flexibility and ability to travel; strong communication and collaboration; and intercultural effectiveness and ability to deal with ambiguity.

Preferred

  • MBA would be an asset.

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

How Will You Make an Impact?

Are you ready to take on an outstanding leadership role in the finance industry? At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are seeking a Sr Director, Finance to join our world-class team in Korea. This is

an ambitious chance to create a significant impact by supporting management decision-making and spearheading various market initiatives.


What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all financial activities for the country and be one of the key members of the country leadership team and APJ regional finance leadership team
  • Contribute to the development of the business strategy across Korea, and provideinput to the strategy of the Divisions based on local regulatory standards andrequirements
  • Drive implementation of processes to ensure compliance with global policies andrequirements
  • Establish positive relationship with the commercial leaders to drive top-line growthand achieve financial goals
  • Own the financial planning and reporting processes, including reporting, forecasts,and annual statements
  • Establish and improve performance metrics to assist with investment evaluationand decision-making with accurate and timely reporting and analysis of data
  • Develop and present strategic insights about the business; be able to “tell thestory” on what’s going on in the business
  • Ensure an efficient organization of financial accounting and reporting processes inline with USGAAP as well as SOX compliance, local legal and tax requirements
  • Support risk assessment of business decisions based on knowledge of localregulations, customers, and markets
  • Lead and drive continuous process improvement, standardization, business transformation and productivity projects within finance and across functions
  • Lead, develop and inspire the team to meet the business and Finance objectives

How will you get here?

Qualifications and Experience:

  • University degree in a related field, MBA would be an asset.
  • 15+ years of progressive relevant work experience and 10+ years of management experience in a large matrix organization.
  • Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting.
  • General business insight: ability to grasp the requirements of a complex business rapidly.
  • Analytical ability to find opportunities for new business or cost savings.
  • Flexibility, able to travel, and able to communicate across all levels.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Demonstrated intercultural efficiency and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
  • Lead and continue to develop a high-performing finance team.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world

healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com


Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected

veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.