The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Director, Finance to join our organization. The Director will lead the finance team, oversee internal controls, set financial targets, implement fund-raising strategies, engage with investors, develop a financial strategy, conduct feasibility studies, monitor expenditure, oversee annual insurance, monitor cash flow, evaluate investments, and manage tax compliance. Assist Avantor in implementing effective financial strategies, managing debt, improving revenue, maintaining a healthy financial position, and enhancing investor confidence. Focus on tactical and operational plans with short-term focus

What we’re looking for  

Education: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; Graduate degree preferred

Experience: 10+ years experience in finance and/or accounting related fields

Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills

Demonstrated leadership, and ability to work in a matrixed and collaborative environment

Ability to work with other executives, managers and owners in developing operating plans and maintaining regular financial reports; ability to modify or create reporting processes to ensure efficient operations and timely reporting

Independent, self-starter, highly motivated

Experience in Life Sciences industry a plus

How you will thrive and create an impact  

Full budget responsibility for global functional departments/costs.

Develops and implements annual operating plan and forecasts to accurately reflect current expectations of the business.

Interacts regularly with Executive Leadership team providing insights and recommendations on their monthly progress towards financial goals

Influence senior leaders to correct course and meet quarterly results

Leads the Finance team in developing strong relationships with ELT by setting action plans to achieve annual operating plan

Drives forecast updates and liaise with ELT on risks and opportunities

Develops financial presentation packages for review with Senior Leadership and various business partners on a periodic basis including preparation and review of monthly results

Performs ad hoc analysis to determine methods of increasing operating productivity through sound cost control

Transformation and Strategic Business Priority financial tracking

Actively participates in monthly performance reviews to represent corporate finance functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.