Sr. Finance Director

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•San Diego, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Director Global MMS FP&A reports directly to the VP of Finance for the MMS business unit and has a strong linkage to the MMS President. The role provides financial leadership to a $3.5 billion global business and contributes to the MMS leadership group. It is responsible for MMS Global FP&A, the MMS Global R&D Portfolio, and MMS Excellence, including gross margin improvement. The position coordinates the MMS annual budget, quarterly projections, and long-term strategic plan to ensure they are achievable and aligned with MMS and corporate objectives. It collaborates with senior management across MMS to establish key business and financial goals in line with long-term objectives, and helps ensure efficient and accurate forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes, including supporting financial models and systems. The role also drives discipline and accountability around R&D investments and partners with the MMS Excellence office to improve margins, efficiencies, and process simplification. Based in San Diego, California, this role requires at least four days of in-office presence per week. Employment may be contingent on providing sufficient proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to applicable accommodations and local requirements.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting, plus an MBA or CPA certification (or equivalent).
15+ years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience within a multinational business.
Strong systems and application skills, including SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and BPC.
Ability to work effectively in a global matrix structure across business, geographic, and functional dimensions.
Ability to form, lead, and develop a Finance team.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, finance principles, and internal controls.
Advanced knowledge of financial statements and analytical techniques.
Ability to work with all levels of management.
Action-oriented approach and demonstrated ability to drive results and outcomes.
Excellent financial modeling and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead process, system, and people change.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues effectively at all organizational levels.
Sensitivity to cultural and geographical differences when interacting with others.
Ability to work accurately under strict deadlines with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Coordinate MMS annual budgets, quarterly projections, and strategic plans.
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of business strategies and critical objectives.
Support new business development and new go-to-market models.
Work with the VP of Finance, business unit President, and leadership team to establish worldwide business and regional financial goals and key metrics.
Ensure metrics align with MMS strategies and balance short- and long-term business objectives.
Understand underlying operations and seek improvements that lead to better business and financial outcomes.
Develop and publish regular reporting to track results and progress against goals and KPIs, optimizing the bowler format; ensure reporting analysis is accurate, thorough, and timely.
Present, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data for the VP of Finance, MMS President, Segment CFO, business units, and other line managers.
Assist in prioritizing R&D investments.
Work with the MMS Excellence office leader to identify opportunities and drive margin improvement, process simplification, and efficiencies in MMS.
Help lead the MMS FP&A organization by developing and championing changes to processes, people, and systems as needed.
Develop and coach direct reports and mentor other finance associates as needed.
Perform other business partnership activities as needed by the business.