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Mars Senior Director, Operations Finance, Reference Labs & IHDS in New York, New York
Job Description:
The Global Senior Director of Operations Finance for Mars Science & Diagnostics (Antech) will be a key strategic partner in driving financial performance and operational efficiency across laboratory operations, IHDS portfolio and Imaging service (radiology) across all global footprint across geographies. This senior-level position is responsible for leading comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions while providing strategic insights to optimize resource allocation, cost optimization, operation strategy footprint and support high-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership within a laboratory or Supply , manufacturing context, coupled with exceptional strategic acumen, influence, and leadership skills.
The Target Pay Range for this position is $185,000 - $232,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
This position can be based in the SDx New York City Hub or Loveland, CO Hub.
Strategic Financial Leadership:
· Drive the development and execution of financial strategies that align with the company’s laboratory operations, in home diagnostic equipment and broader corporate goals.
· Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights to inform strategic initiatives and business growth opportunities and productivity program
· Lead financial performance discussions with senior leadership, ensuring alignment between operational objectives, demand assumptions and financial outcomes.
· Develop and manage long-term financial planning frameworks (Integrated Value Creation Plan, Annual Plan, masterplan on Laboratory operations) , integrating company strategy.
Operational Financial Management:
· Be the Finance business partner for function for laboratory operations and IHDS, overseeing financial performance metrics, cost structures, and capital expenditures.
· Manage project-specific financial planning, including ROI analysis, cost management, and resource allocation, Gross profit diagnostic and improvement measures
· Ensure the delivery of accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting to executive leadership and other stakeholders.
· Ensure robust governance process on Capital Expenditure across various stakeholders and decision process with SDx Leadership and Petcare stakeholders
· Ensure collaboration Finance Demand BP and finance Operation BP, play active role on S&OP process deployment across the organization
· Review Inventory coverage and lead action to improve working capital initiatives in coordination with various team involved
Budgeting and Forecasting:
· Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for laboratory operations, and IHDS
· Develop advanced financial models to evaluate the financial impact of strategic decisions, operational changes, and product development initiatives.
· Partner closely with laboratory leadership to define and track project budgets and operational forecasts, ensuring fiscal discipline.
Cost Management and Optimization:
· Identify and drive the implementation of cost-saving initiative
· Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for laboratory operations, and IHDS
· Develop advanced financial models to evaluate the financial impact of strategic decisions, operational changes, and product development initiatives.
· Partner closely with laboratory leadership to define and track project budgets and operational forecasts, ensuring fiscal discipline.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
· Partner with senior leaders in operations, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D to align financial and operational objectives.
· Facilitate seamless communication between finance and cross-functional teams to address the financial implications of key decisions.
· Influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on financial and strategic priorities.
Compliance and Risk Management:
· Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
· Proactively identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the organization.
Leadership and Team Development:
· Be active members of Global Operation leadership team and SDx Finance leadership team
· Lead a team of 2 directs reports and influence / collaborate with Finance operation team who provide inputs
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
· Act as a champion for professional growth, ensuring the team possesses the skills and capabilities to meet current and future business needs.
· Demonstrate strong executive presence and represent the finance function in senior leadership forums and companywide initiatives.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· Actively uphold the company’s commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring alignment with organizational values and standards. Every associate has the responsibility to raise concerns, ask questions, and report violations of policies or standards, contributing to a culture of accountability and trust.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance) or CPA strongly preferred.
· Minimum of 12 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior-level financial leadership role, especially in business partnership finance.
· Proven technical knowledge of laboratory operations or a similar complex operational environment.
· High proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analytics.
· Expertise in leveraging ERP systems and financial tools, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis skills.
· Outstanding leadership and team management capabilities, with a proven ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
· Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities simultaneously.
· A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable outcomes.
· High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
· Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and accountability.