Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission. 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. Ranked #97 on the 2022 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

This role is HYBRID based from our Cramlington Site

How you will make an impact:

The Single Use Division is a $1.6 billion global business which markets, sells and distributes a vast portfolio of flexible and bio rigid containment products as well as bioprocessing equipment.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Accounting and Controllership function is ideal for those passionate about financial accuracy and timeliness in a global organization. The team ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, applying innovative financial systems, controls, and data security. They protect company assets and support global growth. Responsibilities include technical accounting, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting. Collaboration with internal/external audit teams and business partners drives business decisions. The team builds organizational alliances to mitigate risk and provide valuable support to all partners.

What you will do:

• Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting and analysis
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommends changes to strengthen control environment.
• Design, implement, and monitor processes, controls, and systems
• Carry out accounting treatment and prepares financial documents and supplementary reporting
• Verify accuracy of financial documents and supplementary reporting with accounting procedures and controls and through balance sheet reviews
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Exercise sound data stewardship – following data policies (retention, privacy, security) and detailing procedures
• Drive continuous improvement and uses systems to increase controls and efficiencies
• Ensure effective data security and controls within ERP, financial systems, and data flows

How you will get here:

Education

• Required: An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Desired: A CPA and/or equivalent Chartered Accountant certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of finance and accounting experience
• Ideally with a Manufacturing background with a top Fortune business.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls.
• Proficient user of Excel; experience with Oracle/R12 ERP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desired
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Challenges the norm; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights to strengthen our performance

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.