Finance Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Finance Manager – MSD Service Finance (China)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams play a critical role in enabling business leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions that support our Mission and reinforce our position as a trusted industry leader. Our global Finance organization spans FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Reporting, Audit, and Business Finance, offering strong career development opportunities.

How you will make an impact:

The MSD Service Finance team in China supports a critical and growing service business within the Materials & Structural Analysis Division, delivering advanced electron microscopy services and solutions to semiconductor, industrial, and life sciences customers.

We are seeking a Finance Manager (Individual Contributor) to serve as a key finance partner to China Service leadership. This role will drive financial planning, performance tracking, and operational finance processes, providing strong visibility and insights across revenue, booking, and margin performance. The position will play a critical role in supporting decision-making, enhancing financial discipline, and driving continuous improvement.

What you will do:

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead AOP, QBR, STRAP, and MBR processes for Service Finance
• Own Revenue, Booking, and Gross Margin forecasting, including PLN loading and variance analysis
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner closely with Service, Operations, and Commercial teams to support business decisions and performance improvement
• Provide insights on B&S performance, backlog, and contract execution
• Support pricing and margin analysis, driving actionable recommendations

Tracking, Reporting & Governance

• Manage weekly and monthly tracking, including revenue pacing, contract tracking, and dashboards
• Maintain Service MBR reporting and KPI dashboards
• Ensure accuracy in ledger walk, FX impact, and financial reconciliations

Risk & Compliance Management

• Support warranty assessment, EL management, and quarterly true-ups
• Monitor billing controls, de-booking, and settlement cases
• Identify risks and proactively support mitigation actions

How you will get here:

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in Finance
• Strong experience in FP&A, reporting, and business partnering, preferably in a service or operations environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel proficiency required)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), Hyperion, and reporting tools
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to operate independently in a matrixed, fast-paced environment

Key Success Factors

• Strong ownership of Service financial performance (Revenue, Booking, Margin)
• High-quality business partnering and decision support
• Ability to drive visibility, discipline, and execution
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and scalability