Sr. Finance Manager, Operations

Danaher Corporation • Sunnyvale, CA • 22h ago

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Sr. Finance Manager, Operations is responsible for Global Financial Planning, Analysis and Controlling of Supply Chain, Service Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing Operations. Additionally, this individual will support inventory forecasting, reporting, and controls compliance. A taskmaster of prioritizing, flexibility of mind, and sound understanding of operations finance, he/she will use data and reporting tools to support a rapidly evolving business (Instruments, Supply Planning, Service Supply Chain, Freight, Warranty, Cycle Counts).

This position is part of the Global Operations Finance Team and will be located onsite in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Partner with Supply Chain Leadership to integrate Operations Finance's objectives in support of Global Supply Chain's imperatives

Drive Cost improvements (including PPV, VAVE, T&L, and Indirect Savings)

Participate in the design and creation of the working capital reporting / data model

Be the primary interface with internal / external auditors to ensure compliance of inventory key controls

Support (or lead) the development of the team to deliver high caliber business support

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree in field with 6+ years of related work experience

Good knowledge of Cost Accounting, experience in Financial Analysis for operations, and solid inventory forecasting/reporting/modeling

Strong business acumen with ability to provide business case scenario modeling and comparatives

High caliber user of Finance tools including SAP, Excel, Power BI, and OneStream (or similar consolidation tool)

Experience with continuous improvement, Kaizens, lean principles, supporting project management, and experience with Danaher Business Systems preferred

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

Lean principles, TPI, Problem Solving Processes, Value Stream Mapping, etc.

RPA or other tasks automation tool

Cepheid, 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

The salary range for this role is $130,400 - $185,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

Operating Company: Cepheid

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