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Finance jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific span corporate, operational, and divisional functions in a global science and research environment. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international Finance talent, supporting candidates through employer-filed visa processes from offer through long-term status.
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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.
DESCRIPTION
How you will make an impact:
The Senior Manager, Finance will serve as a key strategic finance leader within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Molecular Biology Business Unit, a ~$1.1B global business operating in a highly innovative and fast-growing market. This role provides finance leadership and business partnership across commercial and marketing functions as well as two strategic business segments (SBS).
The individual will partner closely with senior commercial and product management leadership to drive growth-focused analytics, improve investment decision making, and provide actionable financial insights that influence business strategy and execution. In addition, the role will oversee critical business unit planning and forecasting processes and help elevate finance support capabilities across the organization.
This position offers broad exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across strategic, operational, and analytical finance activities in a fast-paced and highly visible environment.
What you will do:
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Director of Commercial for the Molecular Biology Business Unit and Senior Director for the Genomic Workflow Automation SBS, providing financial leadership and analytical support to help drive growth and commercial execution
- Provide oversight and coaching for direct report supporting PCR Workflow SBS Marketing finance activities, including forecasting, investment analysis, and strategic project support
- Spearhead business analytics efforts, including pricing, instrument-consumable attachment, customer health, product portfolio performance, application-selling economics, and evaluation of commercial and marketing effectiveness
- Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support commercial initiatives, pricing strategies, OEM partnerships, and other strategic opportunities
- Support key finance operating mechanisms, including weekly business performance review processes, monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles, annual Operating Plan (AOP) and STRAP / long-range strategic planning processes
- Drive process improvement and simplification initiatives across finance processes, reporting, and analytics to improve efficiency, transparency, and business insight generation
- Develop strong partnerships across Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, FP&A, and Division Finance teams to support achievement of business objectives
Development & Exposure Opportunity:
This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and broad visibility across a large, innovation-focused global business. The successful candidate will gain experience across commercial finance, strategic planning, investment analysis, business operations, and organizational leadership while helping shape financial decision making across multiple critical business functions.
The role is intentionally designed to combine operational FP&A leadership with strategic finance partnership and analytical problem solving. Success requires intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
REQUIREMENTS
How you will get here:
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in progressive finance, including financial planning & analysis, reporting and analytics
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision making in a matrixed environment
- Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including experience evaluating growth investments and business performance drivers
- Experience leading forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes in a complex organization
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex business problems independently
- Systems experience preferred, including Excel, Hyperion Planning, EDW, Power BI, and other business intelligence or financial reporting tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise and actionable recommendations
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00–$194,950.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
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.
DESCRIPTION
How you will make an impact:
The Senior Manager, Finance will serve as a key strategic finance leader within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Molecular Biology Business Unit, a ~$1.1B global business operating in a highly innovative and fast-growing market. This role provides finance leadership and business partnership across commercial and marketing functions as well as two strategic business segments (SBS).
The individual will partner closely with senior commercial and product management leadership to drive growth-focused analytics, improve investment decision making, and provide actionable financial insights that influence business strategy and execution. In addition, the role will oversee critical business unit planning and forecasting processes and help elevate finance support capabilities across the organization.
This position offers broad exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across strategic, operational, and analytical finance activities in a fast-paced and highly visible environment.
What you will do:
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Director of Commercial for the Molecular Biology Business Unit and Senior Director for the Genomic Workflow Automation SBS, providing financial leadership and analytical support to help drive growth and commercial execution
- Provide oversight and coaching for direct report supporting PCR Workflow SBS Marketing finance activities, including forecasting, investment analysis, and strategic project support
- Spearhead business analytics efforts, including pricing, instrument-consumable attachment, customer health, product portfolio performance, application-selling economics, and evaluation of commercial and marketing effectiveness
- Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support commercial initiatives, pricing strategies, OEM partnerships, and other strategic opportunities
- Support key finance operating mechanisms, including weekly business performance review processes, monthly and quarterly forecasting cycles, annual Operating Plan (AOP) and STRAP / long-range strategic planning processes
- Drive process improvement and simplification initiatives across finance processes, reporting, and analytics to improve efficiency, transparency, and business insight generation
- Develop strong partnerships across Commercial, Marketing, Product Management, FP&A, and Division Finance teams to support achievement of business objectives
Development & Exposure Opportunity:
This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and broad visibility across a large, innovation-focused global business. The successful candidate will gain experience across commercial finance, strategic planning, investment analysis, business operations, and organizational leadership while helping shape financial decision making across multiple critical business functions.
The role is intentionally designed to combine operational FP&A leadership with strategic finance partnership and analytical problem solving. Success requires intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
REQUIREMENTS
How you will get here:
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in progressive finance, including financial planning & analysis, reporting and analytics
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision making in a matrixed environment
- Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including experience evaluating growth investments and business performance drivers
- Experience leading forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes in a complex organization
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex business problems independently
- Systems experience preferred, including Excel, Hyperion Planning, EDW, Power BI, and other business intelligence or financial reporting tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise and actionable recommendations
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00–$194,950.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Frame your credentials around U.S. equivalency
If your finance degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation before you apply. Thermo Fisher's H-1B filings require USCIS to confirm your degree meets specialty occupation standards, and a pre-evaluated transcript removes a common delay.
Target divisions with recurring Finance headcount
Thermo Fisher operates across life sciences, diagnostics, and laboratory products. Finance roles in high-growth divisions like bioproduction or clinical research tend to open more frequently, so filtering your search by business segment sharpens your targeting.
Distinguish between OPT and H-1B timelines early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration against the H-1B October 1 start date. A cap-subject H-1B filed in April won't cover you until October, so aligning your offer timing with Thermo Fisher's recruiting cycle matters more than most candidates realize.
Understand the PERM process for long-term sponsorship
For Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3, Thermo Fisher must run a DOL-supervised PERM labor market test before filing your immigrant petition. Ask your recruiter during final-round interviews whether the role is eligible and what the typical internal timeline looks like.
Use Migrate Mate to find active Finance openings
Finance roles at large science companies like Thermo Fisher fill quickly and aren't always flagged as sponsorship-eligible on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified Finance openings at Thermo Fisher filtered by visa type so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is confirmed.
Prepare for employer verification before your start date
Thermo Fisher participates in E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility system. Have your visa documents and work authorization paperwork organized before your first day so the I-9 and E-Verify steps don't stall your onboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Finance roles?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Finance positions. The company files employer-sponsored H-1B petitions for qualifying roles that meet USCIS specialty occupation standards, which Finance roles typically satisfy when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or a related field. Sponsorship is handled through Thermo Fisher's internal HR and immigration teams.
How do I apply for Finance jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Applications go through Thermo Fisher's careers portal at thermofisher.com. Search by function using terms like 'financial analyst,' 'FP&A,' 'controller,' or 'accounting.' When your profile indicates you need sponsorship, flag that clearly in your application. Migrate Mate also lists Thermo Fisher's Finance openings filtered by visa type, which helps you identify sponsorship-eligible roles before applying.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Finance hires?
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B visas for most professional Finance roles and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates in finance-related programs. For longer-term sponsorship, the company also pursues EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways through PERM labor certification. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Finance occupations under the USMCA agreement.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Finance roles?
Most Finance positions at Thermo Fisher require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. Roles in FP&A, treasury, or corporate finance often prefer candidates with two or more years of relevant experience and familiarity with ERP systems. Senior positions may expect a CPA, CFA, or MBA. Your degree field directly affects H-1B eligibility, so alignment between your credentials and the specific role matters.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
The standard H-1B cap process runs on an annual cycle. USCIS opens registration in March, the lottery occurs shortly after, and approved petitions have an October 1 start date. From offer acceptance to authorization, the full timeline spans roughly six months under regular processing. If you need faster authorization, USCIS premium processing reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days, though Thermo Fisher's policy on covering that cost varies by role.