Financial Accounting Manager

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important 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. When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $42 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Position Summary : We're looking for an experienced finance leader to join our Record to Report (RtR) team within our Global Business Services (GBS) Shared Service Centre. Leading a team of 7 finance professionals , you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality financial controllership across multiple EMEA entities within the Life Science Solutions Group (LSG). You'll ensure accurate and timely US GAAP reporting, champion operational excellence, and partner with stakeholders across a complex, global business. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and has a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and influencing across functions. You'll play a key role in supporting entities that contribute to more than $10 billion in annual revenue , making a direct impact on the success of one of the world's leading life sciences companies. Please note: This role is best suited to candidates who already have people management experience leading similarly sized finance teams within a large, complex multinational organisation. It is not intended as a first-time people manager opportunity. Responsibilities: Oversee the timeliness and accuracy of US GAAP financial reporting for the LSG EMEA region. Mentor, coach and develop the team of finance professionals and driving a performance and customer first culture. Serve as the main point of contact for project and initiative inquiries from business and customers, collaborating with other finance departments and functions. Facilitate monthly business reviews with collaborators Conduct comprehensive analysis of balance sheets and communicate findings to collaborators Ensure financial compliance and SOX control measures required are completed without exception. Deliver operational excellence Lead, promote and drive a PPI culture in the team, taking accountability for the delivery of projects feeding into the annual productivity targets Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Qualified Accountant Skilled in effectively communicating and presenting to diverse collaborators People Management experience Able to organise and prioritise multiple complex situations Accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement Deep technical accounting expertise Strong investigative, analytical and problem solving skills Solid understanding of US GAAP (Desired but not essential) 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.