Finance Director

2 weeks ago

Milford, Massachusetts, United States Waters Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Director to lead the Global Operations FP&A and Support functions. This role is responsible for consolidated financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis across our global manufacturing and distribution network. It also oversees financial management for key support functions including Quality, Procurement, and Facilities, and coordinates Capital Expenditure (CapEx) planning and reporting as well as our standard cost roll processes. This position plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making, driving financial performance, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis for Global Operations, delivering timely and insightful reporting and planning aligned with strategic and operational goals.
  • Provide financial oversight and support for Quality, Procurement, and Facilities
  • Coordinate and consolidate CapEx reporting and forecasting across the Global Operations' network.
  • Coordinate the annual standard cost roll process across Global Operations
  • Deliver executive-level presentations and reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement standardized financial processes to drive efficiency and consistency globally.
  • Support the development and tracking of financial and non-financial KPIs for scorecards and dashboards.
  • Monitor business trends and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with Global Operations leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Represent Global Operations Finance in support of ad-hoc projects and initiatives (as needed)
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and external regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.

  • 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with a background in manufacturing and global operations.
  • Demonstrated experience in FP&A within a matrixed organization.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global

Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial modeling / planning tools.
  • Experience in global FP&A consolidation and coordination.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain/manufacturing finance and operational KPIs.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Company Description:

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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