About the role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
We are the Clinical Trials Division (CTD): We Supply the Hope that Changes Lives
CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients receive the right therapies, at the right doses, at the right time—a concept we embrace internally as “There is a Patient Waiting.”
Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage, and more. With over 4,000 employees across 15+ countries, our teams work every day knowing that what they do truly matters.
How you will make an impact
The CTD LATAM Finance team is seeking a Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and strategic business partnering support to our Mexico business. This role combines controllership and business partnering responsibilities, working closely with the General Manager and operational leaders across the site.
The Finance Manager will play a critical role in delivering actionable financial insights, supporting decision-making, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance. Additionally, this role will drive financial discipline, ensure compliance, and build and develop a high-performing finance team.
What you will do
- Lead the monthly close process in close partnership with local third-party accounting firm, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information from account reconciliation through reporting.
- Partner closely with the General Manager and Operations team to prepare monthly business reviews, delivering analytical insights and actionable plans to drive performance.
- Coordinate the monthly billing cycle in partnership with Operations and Intercompany teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business requirements.
- Manage the monthly forecasting process, identifying, communicating, and driving actions on risks and opportunities.
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), providing financial insights, challenging assumptions, and ensuring alignment with business strategy.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high service levels and accuracy across payments, cash management, and tax-related processes.
- Serve as a point of reference for data integrity, driving process improvements and automation through the effective use of tools.
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a complex, multinational, multi-site environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Work Experience w/ a Big 4 is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated experience driving process improvements and automation, leveraging tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy; advanced Excel skills are required
- Strong attention to detail and high level of process rigor
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver consistent, accurate, and reliable work in a fast-paced environment
Aplyr's read
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a powerhouse in biotechnology, attracting professionals passionate about advancing scientific research and innovation across diverse roles and regions.
What's promising
- •Thermo Fisher is a leader in the biotech industry, offering stability and growth potential.
- •The company invests heavily in R&D, fostering innovation and cutting-edge solutions.
- •Global presence provides diverse career opportunities across multiple regions and disciplines.
What to watch
- •High pressure and fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to communication challenges.
- •Frequent acquisitions may result in uncertainty and change for employees.
Why Thermo Fisher
- •Thermo Fisher's broad product portfolio spans laboratory equipment to clinical diagnostics.
- •The company plays a crucial role in global scientific advancements and healthcare solutions.
- •Strong focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility sets it apart in the industry.
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About Thermo Fisher
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a range of products and services to help researchers and scientists in laboratories and clinical settings.
