US Commercial Senior Finance Manager
About The Position
The US Senior Commercial Finance Manager will lead complex financial analyses, develop executive-level reporting and performance frameworks, and influence business decisions through data-driven insights. The role supports a fast-growing segment focused on innovation and cancer diagnostics through AI, and drives standardization of commercial metrics, processes, and analytics across geographies using Danaher Business System (DBS) tools for continuous improvement. The position partners with US senior commercial leadership and the US commercial finance team to support business performance and profitable growth. It leads pricing, margin, profitability, and commercial initiative analyses, and establishes consistent performance management methodologies. The role reports to the Senior Director, Commercial Finance – US Operations & Global FP&A and is on-site in Deer Park, Illinois.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering, or financial leadership; or a master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience partnering with senior commercial and business leaders to influence strategy, drive financial performance, and support complex business decisions.
- Strong understanding of commercial business drivers, including orders, revenue growth, funnel management, pricing, profitability, productivity metrics, and market expansion strategies.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including communicating financial performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive results through cross-functional collaboration and influence.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with ERP, business intelligence, and performance management systems such as SAP, Power BI, OneStream, or similar platforms.
- CPA.
Responsibilities
- Partner with US senior commercial leadership to drive business performance and profitable growth, providing financial leadership across orders, revenue, funnel health, pricing, and profitability.
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that influence strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead pricing, margin, and profitability analyses in partnership with commercial leaders.
- Evaluate pricing strategies, customer investments, commercial programs, and growth initiatives while aligning them with profitability objectives and supporting double-digit growth.
- Partner with the US commercial finance team to establish consistent performance management methodologies.
- Align reporting, forecasting assumptions, metrics, and analytical approaches across the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement by standardizing commercial reporting, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and improving decision-support capabilities.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
