Assoc Director, Operations Finance

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

 We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 Job Description Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to Bioscience and Blood Culture Operations leadership, providing strategic guidance to drive operational and financial performance across the manufacturing network. Lead the annual operating plan, long-range planning process, standard cost roll, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook updates across all Bioscience and Blood Culture manufacturing sites. Deliver monthly financial results and business insights to Operations and Global Manufacturing leadership, including analysis of production performance, manufacturing variances, inventory, capital spending, productivity initiatives, and cost-saving programs. Manage, coach, and develop a team of six Plant Controllers, establishing clear priorities, fostering talent development, and ensuring consistent execution of financial planning, reporting, and control activities. Partner with site leadership to identify performance improvement opportunities, evaluate operational risks, and develop financial models that support productivity and profitability objectives. Provide financial leadership for key manufacturing and supply chain initiatives, including network optimization, product transfers, automation investments, capacity expansion, restructuring activities, and capital investment decisions. Drive accountability for manufacturing cost performance through detailed analysis of labor, material, overhead, yield, scrap, and inventory metrics. Lead working capital and inventory optimization efforts across the sub-cluster, improving cash flow while supporting operational and customer requirements. Establish and standardize financial processes, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and best practices across the manufacturing network. Oversee internal and external audit activities, ensure SOX compliance, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all manufacturing sites. Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Operations Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Global Operations teams to align financial priorities and execute enterprise-wide initiatives. Support executive-level reviews by developing financial analyses, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership. Travel to manufacturing sites to support business reviews, strategic planning sessions, audits, operational assessments, and leadership engagement activities.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field