Assoc Director, Operations Finance

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), this role is with Waters, a global leader in life sciences dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories worldwide to advance medicine, food and water safety, and patient outcomes. With approximately 16,000 colleagues, Waters partners with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives globally.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (approximately 10-20% travel).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in Operations Finance, Finance Business Partnering, Accounting, or related finance functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior business leaders within a complex global matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making through data-driven analysis and executive-level presentations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, process optimization, and organizational development.

Benefits

At BD, we reward, support, and develop our associates through a comprehensive Total Rewards program, promoting a performance-based culture with competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Pay

Salary range: $133,200.00 - $219,800.00 USD annually. The range reflects role requirements, including skills and education, and may vary based on location, labor laws, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Schedule

This role may require domestic and international travel approximately 10-20% of the time.

Additional Locations

• USA PR Cayey - Vicks Drive
• USA CA - San Diego (BDB)