Director, Global Operations Finance – In-House Diagnostics

Mars

. Serve as the primary strategic finance partner to Global In-House Diagnostics Operations leadership.

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $148,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, advanced analytics, and strategic finance partnership to drive operational performance and accountability across global operations. Proficient in analyzing financial performance metrics and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and cost management.

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Financial ModelingAdvanced AnalyticsERP Systems ExpertiseFinance Business PartnershipInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingCost AnalysisVariance AnalysisCapital Expenditure ForecastingLabor Efficiency AnalysisMaterial Usage AnalysisOperational Metrics TrackingSourcing Savings Quantification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsResults-Driven MindsetContinuous Improvement FocusInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsFinancial ToolsERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing CostsInventory AccountingSupply Chain ManagementOperational PerformanceFinancial Risks and Opportunities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary strategic finance partner to Global In-House Diagnostics Operations leadership.
Lead periodic reviews of financial performance, including manufacturing costs, inventory, and operating metrics.
Analyze variances across manufacturing, warehousing, freight, procurement, and distribution.
Identify financial risks and opportunities with Operations leaders.
Deliver insights and recommendations to improve operational performance.
Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for IHD COGS.
Translate demand forecasts into labor, inventory, purchasing, and manufacturing capacity requirements.
Develop workforce plans for employees and temporary labor.
Forecast capital expenditures and depreciation.
Model scenarios involving demand changes, supply constraints, inflation, tariffs, and productivity initiatives.
Assess manufacturing performance through standard costs, actual costs, and production variances.
Analyze material usage, labor efficiency, yield, scrap, rework, and overhead absorption.
Quantify savings from sourcing, process improvements, and product redesigns.
Support annual standard-cost updates with Inventory Accounting and Manufacturing.
Track inventory turns, days on hand, working capital, and inventory exposure.
Review safety-stock, inventory-planning, and purchase-commitment assumptions.
Support inventory disposition strategies and quantify financial impact.
Analyze supplier costs, purchase-price variances, freight, warehouse performance, and distribution efficiency.
Provide financial guidance during weekly S&OP meetings.
Track operational actions and measure their financial impact.
Lead through influence across a global, cross-functional organization and drive accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance or business analysis.
Finance Business partnership experience preferred.
High proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analytics.
Expertise in leveraging ERP systems and financial tools.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Demonstrated analytical and insights capabilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable outcomes.
Fluency in the English language.
Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous incentive plan
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
Business travel up to 25%