Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Finance Automation
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in the industry with a strong focus on R&D and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Automation to drive business simplification and transformation through technology solutions such as Robotic Process Automation and Data Analytics. The role involves collaborating with various teams, managing multiple projects, and leading a team of automation engineers to implement effective automation strategies within the Finance function.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Create awareness of emerging technologies and “art of possible” with automation across the Finance organization
Drive lean value stream mapping events. Build the end-to-end process map across different functional processes. Understand the AS-IS processes, eliminate waste and redundancies within the AS-IS processes & then define a streamlined TO-BE process to enable the suitable automation solution
Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in defining features backlog and specifying requirements for each critical process
Identify repetitive manual tasks & justify the value-add through automation. Focus on driving the productivity improvements at a micro-process level & to add value through robotic process automation (RPA) or other automation methods
Review and funnel automation projects, perform Cost Benefit Analysis to focus on the top critical processes that need to be automated
Drive monthly operating rhythm to review funneled projects to prioritize automation projects based on cost benefit analysis and hand-over for development
Improve overall idea pipeline and quality of pipeline through discovery sessions and with technology such as Celonis
Drive technology discussion and strategy in line with business needs and company reference architecture and outline multi-generational project strategy aligned to deliver on the expected outcomes
Define agile execution methodologies and project management practices to be followed by all projects within the program
Lead a team of automation engineers to build sustainable and scalable automation solutions to support Finance function
Organize project teams comprising from internal and external technical and functional experts based on budget, scope and timeline
Manage day-to-day execution of multiple interdependent projects by working directly with global technical teams
Coordinate execution across multiple projects and drive shared approach and outcomes tracking
Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and operational teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required
Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project
Manage stakeholder communication and progress reporting at various levels of the organization including leadership and executives
Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations
Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected
Perform initial and final financial reviews, and ensure ongoing budget tracking
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in Information Systems / Finance or any other relevant field
4+ years of experience in driving finance automation initiatives using RPA, Alteryx, workflow tools etc
Working knowledge of transactional systems like Salesforce, ERP, MES, Kronos and Oracle EPM applications
Willingness to work in a start-up style environment on new and upcoming technology like AI, Machine Learning & Robotic Process Automation
Proven leadership and process skills in driving wing-to-wing business process transformation initiatives
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and/or related business process excellence trainings
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, or successful completion of Thermo Fisher Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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