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FP&A Director

Thermo Fisher · Birmingham, United Kingdom · Hybrid

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PayNot posted
LevelDirector
Work modeHybrid
LanguageNot stated
VisaNot stated
Asks forUS CPA
PostedSep 30, 2026
Found by usOct 30, 2026
Last checkedNov 6, 2026

Quick look

Lead an 8-person FP&A team to provide commercial finance partnering, forecasting, and strategic analysis for a diagnostics business.

Experienced, 5+ yearsReady to lead a teamLicensed CPA

Worth knowing: Up to 10% international travel primarily within Europe and to the US

From the posting

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Diagnostics Location: Birmingham, UK | Hybrid Leadership role | Commercial Finance | Diagnostics At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Finance is more than a reporting function. Our Finance leaders work alongside business and commercial leadership to shape strategy, guide investment decisions and enable sustainable growth. We are looking for an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our PDX Diagnostics business and act as a key finance partner to senior commercial leadership. PDX provides diagnostic assays and instruments supporting the Multiple Myeloma and Immunodeficiency markets . With a strong growth trajectory and ambitious plans for the next five years, this is an opportunity to play an influential role in shaping the future direction and performance of the business. Reporting into Finance leadership, you will lead an 8-person FP&A and Business Partnering team and serve as the p rimary Finance Business Partner to the Commercial Vice President. This is an opportunity for an accomplished finance leader who enjoys operating at the intersection of strategy, commercial performance, analytics and people leadership . What will you do? Partner with the business to drive performance Act as a trusted finance partner to senior commercial and business leaders, providing insight and constructive challenge to support better decision-making. Translate financial and commercial performance into clear insights, identifying the underlying drivers of revenue, profitability, risk and opportunity. Lead financial analysis and modelling to support strategic investments, growth initiatives and resource-allocation decisions. Lead strategic planning and forecasting Own and drive key financial processes including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), forecasting and Strategic Planning (STRAP) . Connect short-term financial performance with the longer-term strategic direction of the business. Develop scenarios and contingencies that enable leadership to respond quickly to changing customer, competitive and market conditions. Strengthen commercial and financial insight Partner closely with Commercial teams to strengthen forecasting, performance management and business decision-making.

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