Finance Manager at Danaher Corporation Brea, CA

Finance Manager – Danaher Corporation

Location:

Brea, CA – On site. Reports to Senior Manager, part of the Global FP&A team.

• Support shared services and global financial planning, reporting and forecasting processes, coordinating with global finance teams and DHR corporate stakeholders.
• Lead cross‑functional projects to resolve operational challenges, providing ad‑hoc analysis, root‑cause investigation and system/process improvement implementations.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to Diagnostic platform leadership, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, drive efficiency and mitigate financial risks.
• Drive process improvements using DBS to enhance operational efficiency; integrate financial data, research and trend analysis into solutions that strengthen global financial forecasting and analytics.
• Provide financial guidance and mentorship to team members and business partners, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment across deliverables.
• Partner with functional leaders across the Dx platform to translate financial data into actionable insights, support strategic initiatives, conduct investment analyses, benchmark performance across Diagnostics and other DHR OpCos, and lead the annual budgeting process.
• Manage monthly reporting and forecasting processes, delivering commentary, performance tracking and data‑driven insights on CVDs/KPIs to drive results and achieve targets.

• Minimum 9 years progressive finance experience in planning, financial analysis and reporting with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (7+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Proficient in financial systems and tools such as OAS/OBI, Power BI, Oracle (preferred), One Stream, BPC/EPM, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills; experienced presenting to executives and influencing cross‑functional teams globally.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage competing priorities, deliver accurate results under tight deadlines, and address financial issues independently.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a dynamic evolving organization and responding effectively to shifting priorities and business needs.

• Experience with data warehouse and financial consolidation tools such as SAP‑BPC and One Stream.
• Background in the clinical diagnostics sector or a similar industry, with understanding of its business dynamics and financial processes.

• Annual salary range: $120,000 – $140,000.
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
• Travel required:
  
  Not applicable.

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