Key Responsibilities
P&L Ownership
* Full accountability for revenue, gross margin, operating profit, and free cash flow
* Deliver performance vs. AOP, forecast, and long-range plan
Business Partnership
* Act as financial co-pilot to the GM
* Influence pricing, portfolio mix, and investment decisions
* Lead AOP, STRAP/LRP, quarterly forecasts, and monthly close reviews
* Own variance analysis (price/volume/mix, productivity, FX)
Gross Margin & Cost Control
* Manufactured products: labor, overhead, yield, scrap
* Purchased products: supplier pricing, logistics, hedging
* Own standard costing processes and cost roll updates
Absorption Management
* Monitor and optimize manufacturing absorption rates
* Analyze under/over-absorption drivers (volume, capacity utilization, fixed cost base)
* Ensure accurate overhead allocation and impact on gross margin
PPV (Purchase Price Variance) Ownership
* Track and analyze PPV vs. standard cost
* Partner with sourcing/procurement to drive cost reductions and supplier performance
* Separate operational PPV (negotiation, sourcing) vs. market-driven effects (commodities, FX)
Operations Finance
* Finance lead for manufacturing and supply chain
* Support footprint optimization and make vs. buy decisions
* Monitor plant KPIs (efficiency, utilization, cost-out programs)
Commercial Finance
* Pricing governance and margin discipline
* Deal review and profitability analysis by segment/customer
Working Capital & Cash
* Optimize inventory turns, receivables, and payables
* Drive cash conversion and free cash flow
Controls & Compliance
* Ensure SOX compliance and robust internal controls
* Oversee audits and reporting accuracy
* Deploy operating system tools (DBS/PPI-style)
* Lead productivity, standardization, and reporting automation
M&A / Integration (if applicable)
* Support due diligence and post-merger integration
* Track and deliver synergy targets
Requirements
Education & Experience
* Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred)
* 10–15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
* Proven ownership of a global P&L
Industry Expertise
* Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, medtech, or industrial tech
* Exposure to consumables and capital equipment (instruments)
* Experience with both manufactured and sourced (buy) product models
Technical Competence
* Deep expertise in:
* Standard costing and inventory accounting
* PPV analysis and cost control in procurement environments
* Gross margin bridge (price/volume/mix/productivity)
Systems & Tools
* ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle or equivalent)
* Advanced data analysis capabilities (Excel, Tableau or similar)
Leadership
* Executive presence skills
* Experience leading global, cross-functional finance teams
Other
* International exposure in multi-site environments
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