Director, Finance

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role: 

If you are a curious leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and are looking to expand your business partnering skills, we invite you to join our Global Science & Lab Solutions (SLS) finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance for SLS, you will be the business partner to our Head of Innovation & PMO to optimize the effectiveness of our R&D investments. You will collaborate closely with the business units to coordinate and streamline R&D decision support, including standardization of financial modeling, project reporting, and establishing internal & external benchmarks for KPIs. This position also partners with the Head of Strategy & Business Development to coordinate our annual, strategic planning process, and to support business development efforts that cross multiple businesses. This role directly manages one staff member, and works closely across the SLS & Life Sciences finance and systems teams to lead process improvement initiatives including working capital optimization, forecast simplification and standardization, reporting automation, sales forecast consolidation, etc.

This will be a hybrid role based out of our Burlington, MA office. 

Who you are:

• 10 or more years of experience in finance roles of increasing scope and responsibility
• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. MBA is a plus.
• Strong intellectual capacity to analyze complex information, identify trends and translate into actionable insights.
• Results-driven: has tenacity, flexibility and drive to deliver under pressure and with changing priorities through both individual and cross-functional team efforts.
• Agility to balance between day-to-day responsibilities while advancing critical SLS-wide initiatives.
• Strong data modeling and technical experience. Advanced technical skills in Excel, digital data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI,), ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and PowerPoint.
• Influencing: ability to effectively communicate, challenge the status quo, and lead change initiatives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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