Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
For more information, please review:
Thermo Fisher’s press release
How you will make an impact:
Position Summary
The Finance Manager – FP&A will be based in Basingstoke, UK and will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership and execution of key financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes across the Microbiology Division.
Reporting to the Director, FP&A, this role sits within a lean, high-performing FP&A team where each Finance Manager owns a defined area of the planning and reporting cycle. This is a hands-on role requiring a technically strong finance professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality financial information.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Functional Finance teams to ensure data integrity, deliver robust financial analysis and support business decision-making. The role requires significant day-to-day involvement in forecasting, month-end close, management reporting, financial modelling, SAP processing, variance analysis and continuous improvement of reporting processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional who enjoys combining technical finance expertise, process ownership and business partnering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Own assigned FP&A processes, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Own the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and long-range planning activities for assigned functional areas.
Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow results, providing insightful commentary on business performance, key drivers, risks and opportunities.
Perform detailed variance analysis against Forecast, Budget, Prior Year and Strategic Plan, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions where appropriate.
Develop and maintain robust financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning and business decision-making.
Partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations and SG&A Finance teams to ensure data integrity and accurate financial submissions.
Coordinate the collection, validation and consolidation of financial information from multiple stakeholders across the business.
Prepare monthly and quarterly business review materials and reporting packages for Divisional leadership.
Perform month-end close activities, including financial analysis, reconciliations and validation of reported results.
Support operating expenditure, headcount and manufacturing cost forecasting, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Act as a subject matter expert for Finance and Management Reporting systems, including Hyperion and SAP, supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive improvements in financial reporting, automation, data quality and process efficiency through the effective use of Excel, Power BI, SQL and other analytical tools where appropriate.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or a related discipline.
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
Minimum five years’ experience in FP&A, financial planning or commercial finance within a large, complex manufacturing organisation.
Hiring Criteria
Essential
Proven FP&A experience within a manufacturing environment.
Advanced Excel skills with proven expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis.
Strong understanding of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, with extensive forecasting and variance analysis experience.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and financial integrity.
Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
Experience developing financial reports and dashboards using Power BI.
Must have working experience with SAP ERP and/or SAP S/4HANA, including Financial Controlling (CO) modules, with exposure to Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) modules.
Experience working with large datasets and complex financial reporting processes.
Highly Desirable
Experience within pharmaceutical, medical devices or life sciences organisations.
Experience with Oracle Hyperion, Essbase and Smart View.
Experience using SQL and/or Python for financial data analysis, automation and reporting.
Experience working with databases and database management.
Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and process optimisation.
Self-motivated, proactive and delivery-focused with the ability to work effectively in a lean, matrix organisation.
