Business Operations Officer/Deputy ALD for BSD

About the role

The Business Operations Officer (BOO)/Deputy Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Business Services Directorate (BSD) is sought to serve as a key strategic advisor and trusted partner to the Chief Financial Officer. This role provides executive leadership for the Laboratory's Business Services function and serves as the operational leader responsible for translating business and financial strategy into effective execution across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the CFO's principal operational deputy and representative in matters related to BSD's overall business processes, financial management, organizational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Providing strategic leadership and execution by translating financial and operational priorities into actionable plans that support Laboratory objectives.
• Monitoring organizational performance and identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to strengthen outcomes, enhance accountability, and support effective decision-making.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across business functions and maintaining effective communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, including Procurement, to align business operations, purchasing strategies, and service delivery with Laboratory objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial or business management, budgeting, planning, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of six (6) years of leadership experience managing professional staff within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management functions.
• Experience advising senior leadership and presenting financial and operational information to executive audiences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational results.
• Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms.