Sr. Manager, Finance

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are indispensable to our business and functional teams to make educated, 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 outstanding career experiences and perspectives.
 

How You Will Make an Impact

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sr. Manager, Finance to lead financial planning and analysis activities across Japan. This role will serve as a key finance business partner to senior business and functional leaders, providing financial insights, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and decision support to drive business performance and support strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will oversee financial planning and performance management processes, deliver accurate and timely management reporting, and provide analytical insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. In partnership with commercial, operational, and functional leaders, this individual will identify growth opportunities, evaluate investments, improve financial visibility, and promote strong financial discipline across the organization.

This role plays a critical part in driving financial performance, enabling data-driven decision-making, and supporting the continued growth and success of Thermo Fisher Scientific's businesses in Japan.
 

What You Will Do

• Own the end-to-end planning and forecasting cycle, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasts, Strategic Plan (STRAP), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering actionable insights to drive performance.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes, providing timely visibility into business performance and ensuring achievement of financial and strategic objectives.
• Monitor and analyze financial and operational performance, including revenue, costs, margins, profitability, investments, and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers to support data-driven decision-making.
• Partner closely with commercial, operational, and functional leaders to support strategic initiatives, evaluate business opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and drive profitable growth.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and long-term value creation.
• Leverage data analytics, financial systems, and visualization tools to transform complex data into actionable insights, and prepare high-quality management reports and executive presentations that effectively communicate business performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, financial discipline, and business value.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced finance qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and business analytics.
• Proven experience partnering with senior business and functional leaders to influence business performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including building, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience operating effectively within a complex, matrixed, and multinational organization.
• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese, with the ability to communicate effectively with local and global stakeholders.
• Corporate finance experience, including strategic planning, investment analysis, capital allocation, M&A support, or business case development, is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities, with a track record of influencing business outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, or equivalent), Hyperion, and financial planning and reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence, challenge, and partner effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a passion for talent development, coaching, and team engagement.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.