Senior BU Finance Director

A global technology and manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to serve as the strategic financial leader for a large, complex business unit within a high-growth Life Sciences portfolio.

This role partners directly with the Business Unit General Manager and executive leadership team to guide financial strategy, capital deployment, and operational performance across a globally distributed organization. The position provides full ownership of financial performance and will lead a global finance team supporting commercial, operational, and product development initiatives.

This is a highly visible leadership role with broad scope across planning, performance management, capital investment, and cross-functional decision support.

• Own the financial performance of a global product portfolio, including full responsibility for profit and loss, balance sheet performance, and cash flow management
• Lead long-range planning, annual operating plans, forecasting cycles, and executive reporting for the business unit
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights that guide operational and strategic decisions
• Identify financial risks and opportunities early and partner with leadership to execute mitigation strategies
• Deliver rigorous performance management through standardized reporting, business metrics, and analytical frameworks
• Partner with business leadership to prioritize investment decisions across product development, commercial expansion, and operational initiatives
• Evaluate capital deployment opportunities with a focus on profitability, return on invested capital, and long-term value creation
• Support pricing strategy and margin optimization in collaboration with global commercial teams
• Provide financial oversight for R&D investments and ensure disciplined evaluation of project business cases

• Act as a key advisor to the Business Unit leadership team, influencing decisions across operations, commercial strategy, product innovation, and market expansion
• Collaborate closely with global teams spanning manufacturing, sales, marketing, HR, IT, and product development
• Provide financial guidance on new product launches, pricing strategy, market entry initiatives, and operational efficiency programs
• Support operational leadership in managing cost structure and improving profitability across manufacturing and supply chain activities

• Lead and develop a global finance organization spanning multiple levels of seniority
• Create an environment focused on talent development, accountability, and high performance
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and analytical rigor within the finance organization
  
  Serve as a trusted mentor and strategic thought partner across the broader leadership team

• Ensure financial reporting, accounting policies, and internal controls meet regulatory and corporate governance standards
• Maintain strong compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Provide oversight of statutory reporting and financial governance across global business locations

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Demonstrated success managing financial performance for large business units or product portfolios
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed organizations with global stakeholders
• Track record partnering with senior leadership to drive strategic and operational outcomes
• Exposure to manufacturing or product-based businesses is highly valued

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence decisions beyond the finance function
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Comfortable navigating complex organizations and aligning cross-functional stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big-picture priorities and operational detail

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience with enterprise reporting and analytics platforms (e.g., consolidation and business intelligence tools)
• Ability to translate financial insights into actionable recommendations

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• MBA or advanced business education preferred
• Domestic and international travel expected (approximately 25%)

Posted Compensation is all-inclusive (Base + Bonus + LTI)

For immediate consideration, send an updated resume via DM or email (greg.ro