Job Description

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Finance - Manager Accounting

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Location onsite: Basel (CH) or Horsham (UK)

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How you will make an impact:

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Clinical Trials Division is a business within the Pharma Services Group, which offers full service global clinical supply solutions. The division has over 5,000 employees across its global operations, manufacturing and logistics centers. The business is experiencing a strong growth trajectory across its multiple business lines and geographical markets.

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If you have a passion for developing and leading high-volume financial systems and processes across a global, multi-faceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific\\xe2\\x80\\x99s Commercial Invoicing function is the team for you. With a keen understanding of the commercial quote to cash process and the compliance requirements of a complex global operation, this team uses innovative financial systems and controls, data security and robust processes to execute invoicing operations and support the company\\xe2\\x80\\x99s short- and long-term growth on a global scale.

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As the division\\xe2\\x80\\x99s commercial activities evolve and grow, the supporting quote to cash process is required to evolve alongside it. The successful applicant will work closely with the commercial organization to ensure that the operational business activities lead to revenue being captured, recorded and invoiced in a timely manner to optimize cashflow. You will have an opportunity to build strong organizational alliances to understand and mitigate risk, as well as capture opportunities and provide valuable support to all business partners.

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Seeking a proficient finance team member who provides finance, accounting, and compliance to the CTD business. The successful candidate will lead a team of 20 members and implement invoicing, accounting, controls, and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and financial reporting. In addition, the position holder will provide insight, identify and recommend operational and compliance related improvement opportunities, and support leadership in the achievement of business objectives.

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What you will do:

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  • Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of invoicing processes; recommend and implement changes to policies and processes to strengthen control environment

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  • Design, implement, and monitor processes, controls, and systems

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  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure

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  • Apply knowledge and provide mentorship on complex invoicing activities

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  • Business Partner with Commercial and Operations leadership to drive positive customer experiences and process improvements globally that align with business strategy

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  • Report out to leadership on revenue recording aspects of quote to cash activities through monthly and quarterly business reviews

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  • Partner in formulation of solutions to operational issues beyond finance department

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  • Drive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficiencies

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  • Ensure effective data security and controls within ERP, financial systems, and data flows

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  • Exercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention, privacy, security) and detailing procedures

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How you will get here:

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Education

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  • Required: An undergraduate degree in Accounting

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  • Desired: CPA qualification (or equivalent)

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Experience

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  • Required: Minimum of 5 years\\xe2\\x80\\x99 experience in Accounting, Controls or Audit

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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  • Excellent understanding of effective financial processes and internal controls

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  • Proficient user of Excel; experience with SAP ERP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desired

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  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills

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  • Takes personal accountability for decisions and actions

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  • Challenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen our performance.

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  • Leader in resourcing talent and diversity, involved in all parts of the hiring and development process

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Travel requirements

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  • Less than 15% domestic/international travel required

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Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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

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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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1494456
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Basel, BS, Switzerland
  • Education
    Not mentioned