Director of Finance

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision • Palmer, MA

21d • $160,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the finance function of IMI’s Life Science manufacturing operations in Palmer, Massachusetts, and Pipersville, Pennsylvania. Based onsite in Palmer, you will be a key member of the site leadership team and a strategic business partner to the General Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Global Finance Director, Life Science. You will combine strategic insight with hands-on financial leadership to improve business performance, strengthen decision-making and support sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant hands-on manufacturing finance experience.
• Proven experience leading a site, plant, business unit or comparable operational finance function.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, P&L management, cost accounting, inventory, working capital and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial and operational data into clear recommendations and measurable business improvements.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to influence and constructively challenge senior and cross-functional leaders.
• Proven people leadership, coaching and team-development capability.
• Strong executive communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in a multi-site, global or matrixed organization.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• Experience in life sciences, medical devices, analytical instrumentation or another regulated manufacturing environment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecasting, long-range planning and monthly business performance review processes across the Palmer and Pipersville operations.
• Provide clear analysis of revenue, profit, gross margin, cash and operational performance, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Lead financial oversight of standard costing, inventory, work in process, labor and material variances, productivity, purchase price variance, overhead absorption and scrap.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Commercial leadership to evaluate performance, challenge assumptions and support pricing, sourcing, capacity and growth decisions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial close, reporting, balance sheet management and compliance with IMI accounting policies, IFRS, group reporting requirements and Delegation of Authority.
• Improve cash generation through disciplined management of inventory, receivables, payables, capital expenditure and other working capital drivers.
• Provide financial leadership for capital investment, automation, new product development and operational improvement proposals, including return-on-investment and post-investment reviews.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance and accounting team, building capability, accountability, succession and strong business-partnering skills.
• Lead improvements in financial systems, reporting, data quality and processes, including effective use of ERP software and the standardization and simplification of finance activities.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager