Senior Finance Manager, Hardware Solutions, Plant Controller

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva , one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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The Senior Finance Manager, Hardware Solutions, Plant Controller serves as the primary finance business partner for Operations, and along with the Duncan and Shrewsbury Site Leadership teams, will have ownership and accountability for the financial results of the operations at the sites.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Hardware Solutions, Operations and is part of the Hardware Solutions Finance organization supporting the Duncan and Shrewsbury Manufacturing Sites, with a location in Duncan, SC and will be an on-site role.

What you will do:

Be a trusted advisor and Business Partner to Site Management providing analysis, recommendations, ensure sound financial decision making and have the skillset to build a strong partnership with Operations team. In part, this is achieved through accurate preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget and in partnership with Site Operations team while also coordinating the annual standard cost update and perform an annual impact analysis for the site

Support Site Operations team in delivering annual cost reduction objectives (productivity, cost of quality/VAVE, PPV), ensuring effective controls and visibility around cost management while also overseeing cost accounting procedures.

Enforce Inventory control policies, cycle counting etc and ensure accurate reporting and compliance whilst driving inventory reductions and/or turns improvements. Support regular risk assessment on excess and obsolete.

Prepare timely month end close Financial and Operational reporting to include; Manufacturing variances, Costs/Absorptions, Productivity, Headcount, Inventory, Capex and Labor Utilization with clear and articulate commentary.

Support capital request analysis and business case preparation. Closely monitor capital expenditure, ensuring controls and processes are adhered to, assessing for any financial risk or adjustments required, and ensuring that "assets under construction" are capitalized in a timely and accurate manner. Support internal SOX audit and external audit requests and coordinate ad-hoc analytics based on Site and business needs.

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; 10+ years strongly preferred

In depth cost accounting knowledge, emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls and familiarity with ERP systems (production modules a large benefit)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

Being a self-starter and proactive, structured with demonstrated ability to deliver results consistently

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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