Assoc Director, Operations Finance

BD; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 133,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support Bioscience and Blood Culture Operations leadership. You will drive financial performance across the manufacturing network, lead planning cycles, and deliver insights to executive teams.

You will manage a team of six Plant Controllers, develop talent, partner with site leadership, and oversee audits, SOX compliance, and capital investments. Domestic and international travel up to 10–20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary Finance Business Partner to Bioscience and Blood Culture leadership; drive operational and financial performance.
• Lead annual operating plan, long-range planning, standard cost roll, forecasts across Bioscience and Blood Culture sites.
• Deliver monthly financial results and insights to Operations and Global Manufacturing leadership; analyze production, variances, inventory, capital spending, productivity, cost-saving programs.
• Manage and develop a team of six Plant Controllers; set priorities and ensure execution of planning, reporting and control.
• Partner with site leadership to identify improvement opportunities; develop financial models for productivity and profitability.
• Provide financial leadership for network optimization, product transfers, automation investments, capacity expansion, restructuring, and capital decisions.
• Drive cost accountability through analysis of labor, materials, overhead, yield, scrap, and inventory.
• Lead working capital and inventory optimization; support cash flow and customer requirements.
• Establish standardized financial processes, KPIs, and reporting across the network.
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal controls across sites; support audits.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Operations Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams.
• Support executive reviews with analyses, recommendations, and presentations.
• Travel to sites for business reviews, planning sessions, audits, and leadership engagement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require (approximately 10-20%).

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA PR Cayey - Vicks Drive

Additional Locations

USA CA - San Diego (BDB)

Work Shift

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Salary Range Information

$133,200.00 - $219,800.00 USD Annual