Associate Director Finance Digital Platforms & Solutions

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director of Platform Solutions & Services will lead the strategic planning, architecture, design, and end-to-end delivery of technology solutions that support Finance business processes and systems. This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, productivity, and innovation across core finance functions, including record-to-report, planning, and consolidation.

We are the makers of possible. 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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The Associate Director of Platform Solutions & Services will lead the strategic planning, architecture, design, and end-to-end delivery of technology solutions that support Finance business processes and systems. This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, productivity, and innovation across core finance functions, including record-to-report, planning, and consolidation.

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Finance technology platforms.
• Lead the design and deployment of scalable, integrated solutions that improve financial operations and reporting.
• Build and manage a global team responsible for delivering platform solutions across SAP and non-SAP applications, including bolt-on systems.
• Oversee all phases of full lifecycle implementation projects: blueprinting, design, development, testing, user acceptance, deployment, and support.
• Partner with Finance central functions, regional teams, business units, and the TGS Business Partner organization to ensure solution alignment and integration.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in finance systems and processes.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to architectural standards, governance policies, and business requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership to the applications organization to drive business value and outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships and alignment with business partner teams across the enterprise.
• Develop and mentor application team members, focusing on skill growth and emerging technologies.
• Manage vendor and service provider relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery of platform capabilities.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture that supports successful delivery and adoption of technology and process solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership experience, deep technical and functional expertise, and a strong process and solution-oriented mindset.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in Record-to-Report and Plan-to-Forecast processes.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP ECC, S/4
  
  HANA, BPC, and related ERP ecosystems.
• Strong ability to combine process excellence with innovative solutioning to address business challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical and business concepts.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving capabilities.

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management or a related field.

At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be…