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The Global Senior Director of Operations Finance will be a key strategic partner in driving financial performance and operational efficiency across laboratory operations, IHDS portfolio and Imaging service (radiology) across all global footprint across geographies. This senior-level position is responsible for leading comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions while providing strategic insights to optimize resource allocation, cost optimization, operation strategy footprint and support high-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership within a laboratory or Supply, manufacturing context, coupled with exceptional strategic acumen, influence, and leadership skills.
Job Responsibility:
Drive the development and execution of financial strategies that align with the company’s laboratory operations, in home diagnostic equipment and broader corporate goals
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights to inform strategic initiatives and business growth opportunities and productivity program
Lead financial performance discussions with senior leadership, ensuring alignment between operational objectives, demand assumptions and financial outcomes
Develop and manage long-term financial planning frameworks (Integrated Value Creation Plan, Annual Plan, masterplan on Laboratory operations), integrating company strategy
Be the Finance business partner for function for laboratory operations and IHDS, overseeing financial performance metrics, cost structures, and capital expenditures
Manage project-specific financial planning, including ROI analysis, cost management, and resource allocation, Gross profit diagnostic and improvement measures
Ensure the delivery of accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting to executive leadership and other stakeholders
Ensure robust governance process on Capital Expenditure across various stakeholders and decision process with SDx Leadership and Petcare stakeholders
Ensure collaboration Finance Demand BP and finance Operation BP, play active role on S&OP process deployment across the organization
Review Inventory coverage and lead action to improve working capital initiatives in coordination with various team involved
Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for laboratory operations, and IHDS
Develop advanced financial models to evaluate the financial impact of strategic decisions, operational changes, and product development initiatives
Partner closely with laboratory leadership to define and track project budgets and operational forecasts, ensuring fiscal discipline
Identify and drive the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency opportunities
Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial impact of projects, new technologies, and process improvements
Partner with senior leaders in operations, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D to align financial and operational objectives
Facilitate seamless communication between finance and cross-functional teams to address the financial implications of key decisions
Influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on financial and strategic priorities
Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Proactively identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the organization
Be active members of Global Operation leadership team and SDx Finance leadership team
Lead a team of 2 directs reports and influence / collaborate with Finance operation team who provide inputs
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Act as a champion for professional growth, ensuring the team possesses the skills and capabilities to meet current and future business needs
Demonstrate strong executive presence and represent the finance function in senior leadership forums and companywide initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Actively uphold the company’s commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring alignment with organizational values and standards
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance) or CPA strongly preferred
Minimum of 12 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior-level financial leadership role, especially in business partnership finance
Proven technical knowledge of laboratory operations or a similar complex operational environment
High proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analytics
Expertise in leveraging ERP systems and financial tools, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis skills
Outstanding leadership and team management capabilities, with a proven ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities simultaneously
A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable outcomes
High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and accountability