Plant Controller

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

The Plant Controller serves as the senior finance leader for the manufacturing site and is responsible for overseeing all financial activities related to plant operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Site Leadership to provide financial guidance, ensure cost control, support strategic decision-making, and maintain compliance within a regulated life sciences manufacturing environment.

The Plant Controller drives financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory management, operational analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Financial Leadership & Business Partnership--Serve as a strategic business partner to the Plant Director and site leadership team. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Translate operational performance into meaningful financial insights and action plans. Support strategic investments, capital projects, and site expansion initiatives.
• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance-- Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Monitor production metrics and their financial impact. Manage all plant cost accounting activities, including Standard cost development and maintenance, Variance analysis (labor, material, overhead, scrap, yield), Product costing and profitability analysis, Inventory valuation, and Cost improvement initiatives
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning--Lead annual operating plan, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the site. Develop monthly forecasts and long-range financial plans. Partner with operating leaders to establish realistic budget targets and track performance against goals and prepare and present financial results to site and executive leadership teams.
• Inventory & Working Capital Management--Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting and valuation. Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs. Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory. Drive initiatives to optimize working capital…