Sr. Finance Director, MMS US Region

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BD is a global leader in the industry of medical devices and technology. The BD Medication Management Solutions (MMS) Business Unit is a $3.5B unit within BD which creates and delivers solutions for end to end medication safety, inventory optimization, and clinician efficiency across the care continuum. Key brands include BD Pyxis, BD Alaris, and BD Health Sight. Our focus is on making the medication management simpler, safer and smarter.

The Sr. Director of Finance, US Region position is a leadership role within BD MMS and reports directly to the MMS Vice President, Finance. This leader will serve as a finance business partner to VP/GM of US region and will be responsible for the management of all finance activities of the $2.7B MMS business in US. The core responsibilities will include providing sound financial guidance to US region leadership team;

providing relevant and timely financial information for effective decision making; leading financial planning and reporting processes; delivering value-added analysis; interpreting and implementing financial concepts for accounting; guaranteeing the accuracy of the financial statements; insuring that financial controls are in place to protect the business; insuring systems are in place to support business operation. The individual should have a demonstrated track record of contributions leading to improved financial performance, heightened productivity and enhanced internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of the US 3-year strategic plan (ASR), annual budget, quarterly forecast. Develops new and enhances existing underlying supporting financial models
• Contributes to the formulation and implementation of MMS US region business strategies and critical objectives. Ensures alignment of priorities with short- and long-term business objectives.
• Provides proactive financial input on performance including reported financials, underlying business, and operational factors. Strives to provide financial insights and recommendations that lead to effective business decisions and improvements in business and financial outcomes.
• Analyses business agreements, capital acquisitions and general contracts to ensure that they make sound financial sense.
• Presents, analyses, and interprets relevant financial data to the VP Finance, VP/GM US region and other line managers.
• Assists in providing leadership to the FP&A organization, developing and championing change to processes, people and systems as needed.
• Participates in the S&OP process to ensure alignment between demand, supply and financial projections for the US region.
• Works with VP/GM US Region to establish key performance metrics. Develops and publishes regular reporting to track results and progress against goals/KPIs.
• Manages month end close processing for US MMS.
• Responsible for revenue recognition, accuracy of financial reporting, SOX compliance and all other accounting tasks that MMS US region is responsible for.
• Responsible to provide financial support and partnership to US Region Customer Service organization.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Business or Accounting plus an MBA or CPA certification (or equivalent)
• 15+ years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience within a multinational business. Prior experience in Healthcare industry a plus.
• Strong system/application skills: SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, BPC
• Based in San Diego, CA a plus (Open to consider a remote candidate willing to travel up to 25%)
• 15+ years progressive experience in Financial Planning, Business Analytics, Controller, or related roles
• Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop a Finance team.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, finance principles and internal controls.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to present material and complex matters in a concise and organized manner.
• Excellent financial modelling and project management skills.
• True North Ethical Compass Commitment.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Humility combined with Leadership…