Financial Controller, India

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 you will make an impact:

The Financial Controller is the key player in the management and oversight of all controls, compliance and accounting activities for India. He/She will oversee the financial management and reporting for the company, ensuring all financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with best practices and regulatory standards.

The role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of financial management, reporting, and a strong internal controls and compliance mindset. This role also serves as a key player on the India finance leadership team, tasked with providing financial oversight and driving sound financial decisions to support growth and improve profitability.

What you will do: Partner with finance and business partners in supporting key strategic initiatives and drive financial objectives

Lead the month end accounting close and reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely results that are in compliance with Thermo Fisher Accounting Policies and Procedures, local and US accounting standards, tax legislations, legal regulations and best practices.

Review and analyze internal financial data to identify issues, opportunities and trends and provide business leaders with financial analysis that will drive decision making including project profitability, efficiency analysis, and return on investment

Develop and maintain a robust control environment and culture to limit business risk and exposures, to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.

Monitor the company’s cash flow, ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs and drive working capital improvements.

Leadership of people to implement change, understand consequences and obtain commitment through coaching, training, and clear objective setting to meet the Company’s short term needs and long term ambition. Develop next level leaders, build and sustain employee engagement by creating a culture of efficient execution and an environment in which individuals and teams can excel and continuously improve.

How you will get here:

Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field.

Experience 10+ years of experience in finance or accounting with min 5 years in a financial leadership role required. Experience in leading large team preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting

Proven track record to consistently work within fixed timeframes

Proactive communicator with excellent verbal and written skills. Must be capable of building strong cross functional relationships.

Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; meticulous, highly-organized and resourceful

Exceptional work ethic, team mentality, positive demeanor and self-motivated

Collaborative focus, with passion to help team achieve significant results

Ability to work independently as well as part of an extended, cross-functional team

Proficiency in HFM, SAP, Oracle E1 and advanced Excel skills.