Finance Director – BPG & LPG, APJ

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) 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. How will you make an impact? The Finance Director, BPG & LPG APJ is a key regional leadership role supporting the Bioproduction Group (BPG) and Laboratory Products Group (LPG) across Asia Pacific & Japan. This role partners closely with divisional and regional leadership teams to drive business performance, enable strategic growth initiatives, and deliver strong financial outcomes across a complex, matrixed organization. The position provides financial leadership across both groups, ensuring high-quality insights, robust planning processes, and disciplined execution to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence. What will you do? Serve as a strategic finance partner to BPG & LPG APJ leadership teams, supporting strategy development, execution, and business decision-making Lead financial planning processes, including annual operating plan, forecasts, and long-range planning across both divisions Drive business performance management, including regular business reviews, variance analysis, and clear articulation of key drivers and trends Provide actionable financial insights to improve growth, margin expansion, and operational efficiency Identify and manage risks and opportunities, partnering with global, regional, and country stakeholders to drive performance outcomes Support key initiatives including commercial strategies, pricing, and productivity improvements Ensure accuracy, integrity, and transparency in financial reporting, in compliance with corporate policies, US GAAP, and SOX requirements Drive process improvements and standardization across the region, enhancing reporting efficiency and data consistency Partner with shared services and country finance teams to maintain a strong control environment and compliance culture Collaborate across divisions and functions to ensure alignment and effective financial support in a matrixed organization Lead, coach, and develop finance talent, fostering a high-performing and engaged team How will you get here? Education & Experience Qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including regional or divisional leadership roles in a multinational environment Proven experience supporting complex, matrixed organizations with multiple business units Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills Excellent analytical capability with the ability to translate data into strategic insights Strong financial planning and performance management experience Ability to influence across functions and regions without direct authority Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to operate at senior levels High level of integrity, with strong focus on governance and compliance Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment