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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
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Manager, North America Commercial Finance will serve as a strategic finance partner to the North America Commercial Leadership Team within the Genetic Sciences Division. This role will provide financial leadership, business insight, and decision support to help drive revenue growth, improve commercial execution, and optimize business performance.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with core FP&A expertise, partnering closely with Commercial, Marketing, Business Unit, and Finance leaders to shape go-to-market strategy, identify areas of opportunity and risk, and translate business performance into actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the North America Commercial Leadership Team, providing strategic financial guidance and decision support.
- Partner with commercial leadership on go-to-market strategy, including customer segmentation, sales coverage, pricing, channel, portfolio, and resource allocation decisions.
- Develop a deep understanding of market, customer, and business dynamics to proactively identify growth opportunities, emerging risks, and actions to improve performance.
- Lead forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and long-range planning for the North America Commercial organization.
- Lead monthly and quarterly business performance reviews, providing clear insights into revenue, operating expenses, key business drivers, and performance versus plan.
- Maintain a forward-looking view of risks and opportunities and partner with business leaders to develop appropriate actions and mitigation plans.
- Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to evaluate commercial investments and strategic initiatives.
- Translate complex financial and commercial data into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, forecasting, analytics, and planning processes, including opportunities for simplification and automation.
- Promote strong financial discipline, accountability, and compliance with company policies and controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a related field, with demonstrated experience supporting senior business leaders.
- Strong understanding of financial and commercial performance drivers, including revenue growth, pricing, volume, mix, margin, operating expenses, and return on investment.
- Demonstrated experience leading forecasting, annual planning, financial reporting, and business performance reviews.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into clear business insights.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively partner across functions and levels within a matrixed organization.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with strong execution, attention to detail, and a high degree of ownership.
- Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, or a similarly complex commercial environment preferred.
Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance leader who is proactive, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on finance leader. They will anticipate business needs, constructively challenge assumptions, communicate clearly with senior leaders, and bring a strong bias toward action and continuous improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $151,650.00 - $170,000.00.
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 (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Manager, North America Commercial Finance will serve as a strategic finance partner to the North America Commercial Leadership Team within the Genetic Sciences Division. This role will provide financial leadership, business insight, and decision support to help drive revenue growth, improve commercial execution, and optimize business performance.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with core FP&A expertise, partnering closely with Commercial, Marketing, Business Unit, and Finance leaders to shape go-to-market strategy, identify areas of opportunity and risk, and translate business performance into actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the North America Commercial Leadership Team, providing strategic financial guidance and decision support.
- Partner with commercial leadership on go-to-market strategy, including customer segmentation, sales coverage, pricing, channel, portfolio, and resource allocation decisions.
- Develop a deep understanding of market, customer, and business dynamics to proactively identify growth opportunities, emerging risks, and actions to improve performance.
- Lead forecasting, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and long-range planning for the North America Commercial organization.
- Lead monthly and quarterly business performance reviews, providing clear insights into revenue, operating expenses, key business drivers, and performance versus plan.
- Maintain a forward-looking view of risks and opportunities and partner with business leaders to develop appropriate actions and mitigation plans.
- Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to evaluate commercial investments and strategic initiatives.
- Translate complex financial and commercial data into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, forecasting, analytics, and planning processes, including opportunities for simplification and automation.
- Promote strong financial discipline, accountability, and compliance with company policies and controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a related field, with demonstrated experience supporting senior business leaders.
- Strong understanding of financial and commercial performance drivers, including revenue growth, pricing, volume, mix, margin, operating expenses, and return on investment.
- Demonstrated experience leading forecasting, annual planning, financial reporting, and business performance reviews.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into clear business insights.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively partner across functions and levels within a matrixed organization.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with strong execution, attention to detail, and a high degree of ownership.
- Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, or a similarly complex commercial environment preferred.
Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance leader who is proactive, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on finance leader. They will anticipate business needs, constructively challenge assumptions, communicate clearly with senior leaders, and bring a strong bias toward action and continuous improvement.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $151,650.00 - $170,000.00.
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.