Sr. Finance Manager, API - South Carolina

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Finance plays a critical role in driving informed decision-making and supporting our Mission. Our global Finance organization spans FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting - offering strong cross-functional partnership and career growth opportunities.

We are seeking a Finance Senior Manager to lead financial planning and business partnering for our Florence, South Carolina site. This role leads a team of 7 and partners directly with the site VP/GM. You will have full financial ownership of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, while providing actionable insights to drive performance, optimize operations, and strengthen financial discipline.

• Lead all core planning processes, including AOP, QBRs, STRAP, and MBRs in a matrixed environment
• Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis (revenue, gross margin, OPEX, KPIs, CAPEX)
• Deliver data-driven insights and decision support using advanced analytics
• Assess performance against key metrics and clearly communicate risks, opportunities, and business drivers
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise executive-level communications and presentations
• Partner closely with operations leadership to identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team

• Advanced degree with 6+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive finance experience
• Strong background in FP&A, financial reporting, and analytics

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities (advanced Excel)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent), Hyperion, and PowerPoint
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated success as a business partner in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

• Approximately 10%-25**%** domestic and/or international travel