Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

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.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose 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.

Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the annual budget, 3-year strategic plan, and quarterly forecasts for the business unit. Work with functional leaders to gather underlying assumptions for budget/forecast/ASR. Ensure proper assumptions such as volume growth, one-time projects, depreciations, inflation, etc. are built into planning submissions. Help identify potential risks and opportunities and perform ongoing tracking. Strong understanding of events impacting individual P&L line items and the intrecitage relationship between movements of P&L line items.

Provide support to functional units in developing growth strategies and in achieving key financial and business objectives. Play an integral part in assessing potential risks and opportunities for financial goals and identifying action plans to address gaps.

Own and lead monthly income statement analysis as a core component of the month-end close process, partnering closely with Finance Analysis, NASSC, and local accounting teams to ensure accurate and complete expense recognition. Analyze, report, and clearly explain performance variances against Projection, Budget, and Prior Year. Apply strong expertise in revenue, cost, and expense recognition accounting, including complex areas such as capital and operating lease accounting, to ensure compliance, accuracy, and consistency in financial reporting.

Drive sales performance monitoring by collaborating with business partners to track and report weekly sales results, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and translating insights into informed monthly and quarterly outlooks. Review balance sheet reconciliations and perform detailed financial analyses including price/volume, excess and obsolete inventory, accruals, and product cost across both actual month-end close and planning cycles to support financial accuracy and decision‑making.

Prepare and present comprehensive financial results and insights at regional and global leadership forums, delivering clear, actionable narratives to support executive decision‑making.

Lead and contribute to cross-functional Finance initiatives and special projects as required, collaborating closely with Finance…