Terrence Chance

Background

About Terrence Chance

Driving Value & Mitigating Risk | CFO & Senior Finance Director | FP & A | Biologics & Government Contracting Strategic finance executive with 20+ years of distinguished leadership in highly regulated, complex-project industries, including Aerospace & Defense and now Biologics. I specialize in maximizing company value in environments governed by strict compliance, including government contracting (DFARS) and US GAAP. My expertise lies in delivering superior financial outcomes through robust financial planning and analysis (FP & A), integrated business planning, and proactive risk and opportunity management. I serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and operational leaders, providing the financial leadership and strategic insights needed to drive profitable growth, optimize capital allocation, and manage multibillion-dollar portfolios. Executive Leadership & Value Creation As a Senior Finance Director within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Biologics division, I now lead all financial aspects for a US Biologics site, with full P&L and Balance Sheet ownership. My focus is on building high-performing teams, establishing rigorous financial discipline, and partnering with site leadership to drive operational excellence and strategic growth in the fast-growing Pharma Services sector. Core Competencies: Financial Leadership: Strategic Planning & Execution, P&L Management ($2B+), Forecasting & Budgeting, Financial Governance, FP & A, Cost Optimization, Data-Driven Analytics, Stakeholder Communication. Industry Specialization: Government Contracting, Biologics & Pharma Services, DFARS, CAS, US GAAP, Earned Value Management (EVM), Program/Project Finance, Risk Management, Compliance & Internal Controls. 🤝 Business Partnership: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, M&A Integration Support, Capital Management, Technology Investment, Center of Excellence (COE) Implementation, Performance Metrics. Experience Highlights: • Boost operational margin performance and enhancing forecasting accuracy by establishing uniform financial metrics and KPIs across complex production environments. • Optimize financial baseline and planning processes, significantly reducing cycle times and improving predictability. • Drive hundreds of millions in annual run-rate savings through the consolidation of initiatives and rigorous cost management. • Hold an active Top Secret Security Clearance.