Sr Manager Operations Finance

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description In this highly visible and collaborative role within the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD), you will provide financial leadership across all aspects of site Operations Finance and Opex controlling for the Brno manufacturing site. You will serve as a key business partner to the AAT business, supporting decision-making and driving performance. With a strong data-driven mindset, you will translate financial results and forecasts into actionable insights, provide guidance to business leaders, and drive alignment on initiatives that enhance productivity, gross margin, and overall business performance. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, Finance, Business Units, and cross-functional teams to deliver impact. The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to solve complex problems, improve processes, lead change, and build strong, trust-based partnerships. Key responsibilities include: Partner with site Operations leadership and the broader CMD organization to drive productivity and gross margin improvement, including support for Productivity and Sourcing initiatives. Lead key financial processes, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), month-end and quarter-end close, and ongoing forecasting and reporting cycles. Drive continuous improvement of cost accounting structures, financial processes, and management reporting to enhance transparency and decision support across OCOGS and Opex. Analyze financial and operational performance against key metrics, highlighting insights, risks, and opportunities to support business decisions (e.g., Productivity Scorecard, BU reviews). Identify, communicate, and lead risk and opportunity assessments, ensuring proactive management of business performance. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Operations Finance team, fostering engagement, accountability, and strong business partnership. Ensure financial governance, compliance, and controllership are embedded in business decisions, in line with company policies, US GAAP, and SOX requirements. Who we are looking for: Education: An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; MBA desired, though not required. Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment Proven track record of delivering results beyond the finance function and influencing business outcomes Strong leadership presence with the ability to act as a confident and trusted business partner Experience operating effectively in a matrix organization across functions and geographies Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization Big-picture mindset with the ability to translate strategy into actionable initiatives High level of accountability and results orientation, with a bias for action Strong alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 4i values Experience with financial systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Power BI) Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~30%) What’s in it for you: We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme and a wide range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture.