Finance Director, Supply Chain and R&D (REMOTE US Northeast)

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Finance Director, Supply Chain and R&D (REMOTE US Northeast)

Location(s)

US Remote - CT, US Remote - MA, US Remote - NH, US Remote - NJ, US Remote - NY, US Remote - NYC, US Remote - PA, US Remote - RI

Job Description

The Finance Director, Supply Chain and R&D will be responsible for owning the company P&L’s for the manufacturing plants, procurement, and research and development (R&D) organizations within PerkinElmer. The role will focus on enabling lean manufacturing, tight spend control and thoughtful investments in research and development. The role will work closely with the senior leadership team across the company.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead a global team of 2-3 analysts in owning ~$400M in annualized cost, supporting the management staff of the Supply Chain and R&D organization that oversee ~1,000 people in the company
• Support various projects aimed at unleashing value for the company through lean manufacturing practices, improved spend controls and better tracking of R&D spend
• Support CEO’s staff and CFO on preparation of business reviews that highlight key risks, opportunities and propose actions for improved growth and profitability
• Collaborate with various finance leaders to develop a standard catalogue of financial reports and key operational metrics, delivered on a continuous basis, which drive action and deliver improved financial results
• Drive projects to digitize our analytics and reporting capabilities while identifying and delivering finance simplification initiatives to streamline our financial reporting
• Support separation and integration projects

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 10+ years of related business experience in Finance with a track record of graduated and scalable success
• Prior experience working with manufacturing and supply chain organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a global team
• Robust financial system knowledge: able to link proposed operational processes to financial accounting/system requirements.
• Team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity.
• Strong ability to navigate through ambiguity, show initiative, and confidently manage conflict during times of change.
• Strategic thinker. Strong bias for action while considering potential outcomes from multiple angles. Always driving towards simplification and transparency.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage/complete multiple complex activities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion (HFM/Essbase), Business Objects
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and applications; Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to remains in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the instrument), distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $ 161,000 to $230,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.