European Finance Director

1 week ago

Wokingham, United Kingdom Danaher Full time

Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too.

Molecular Devices has the opportunity to be the innovation partner that empowers scientists to fast-track research breakthroughs, leading to earlier diagnoses and safer drug treatments. Weâre a leading life science solutions provider of high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems, software, and consumables. With Molecular Devices, youâll grow your career with best-in-class teams in a culture of collaboration.

Molecular Devices is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

We are currently seeking a European Finance Director located at our site in Winnersh, UK, who will be responsible for providing financial leadership of the FP&A, business partnering, accounting functions for Europe.

What weâll get you doing:

  • Lead regional financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing accurate financial reports to executive management and global finance teams.

  • Partner with regional leadership to execute strategies that drive growth and profitability. Manage regional P&L to ensure performance targets are met. Develop and monitor key operational metrics to drive financial performance.

  • Identify and pursue process and profitability improvements leveraging DBS fundamentals and tools across the EU region.

  • Manage working capital and partner with other business leaders to optimize regional DSO, DPO and inventory turns.

  • Oversee regional financial close processes and consolidation of financial data for reporting at regional and global level

  • Ensure compliance with statutory laws and financial regulations across European countries.

  • Ensure adequate controls are in place and followed, such as delegation of authority, SOX requirements, and compliance with US GAAP and Danaher Accounting Policies.

  • Provide local technical accounting guidance on matters impacting European entities, in consultation with the Global Corporate Controller.

  • Lead the European FP&A and Accounting teams, constantly raising expectations and developing a world-class organization. Establish best practices and instill a culture of accountability, integrity, and transparency.

The essential requirements of the role include:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial planning and analysis or accounting, preferably in a complex, multinational, multi-site environment.

  • Deep understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and EU Statutory reporting and compliance requirements.

  • Experience in implementing and managing financial planning tools and processes. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge norms and existing processes.

  • Expertise in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting tools.

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization.

  • Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in ambiguous and frequently changing situations.

It would be a plus if you also posseses:

  • MBA or CPA

  • Experience in a matrixed organization

  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of growing and leading high-performance teams.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrowâs science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering whatâs next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrowâs science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering whatâs next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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