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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Location: The Supply Chain and Distribution Controller position is located in Burlington, MA (Boston area) and is a hybrid role.  Approximately 10%-15% domestic travel is required to support business needs.

 

Your Role:

As a Supply Chain & Distribution (SC&D) Controller, you will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the SC&D functions in the US region, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring operational alignment. You are the financial advisor and partner to the Head of Distribution & Head of Supply Chain departments for the US region.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Reporting & Analysis:Manage the financial reporting process, providing a consolidated US regional financial view for the leadership team.Deliver timely reports on business performance, offering insightful recommendations in line with operational needs and corporate standards.Strategic & Operational Financial Management:Monitor business trends, offering data-driven analysis and recommendations to guide decision-making.Lead the financial planning and forecasting process, ensuring transparency on business drivers, risks, and opportunities.Balance operations and business perspectives, managing multiple priorities and articulating clear financial strategies to stakeholders.Support for Business Decision-Making:Provide fact-based recommendations and actionable insights to support decision-making across the Supply Chain & Distribution leadership teams.Collaborate with various teams to ensure all financial matters align with strategic and operational objectives.Financial Data Accuracy & Process Improvement:Ensure the accuracy of financial data and that expenses are appropriately booked, collaborating with local and regional shared services providers.Develop and implement standardized financial processes across US Life Science Distribution legal entities, improving efficiency and integrity.Ad-Hoc Analysis & Senior Management Support:Prepare complex ad hoc analyses, presenting recommendations and ensuring senior management receives accurate and consolidated information in a timely manner.Matrixed Organization Coordination:Work cross-functionally across the company’s matrixed organization, promoting effective communication and coordination to achieve operational goals.Compliance & Policy Adherence:Ensure all financial operations comply with corporate policies and local regulations, maintaining adherence to the company’s established standards.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong ability to manage financial processes and reporting with precision, particularly in a complex, matrixed environment.Ability to provide clear, actionable insights to business leaders, driving operational and strategic decision-making.Excellent at managing competing priorities while balancing financial discipline with operational needs.Expertise in working cross-functionally to ensure alignment across various departments, including regional and shared services teams.In-depth knowledge of financial compliance and adherence to corporate policies.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years relevant industry experience or MS degree with 3+ years relevant industry experience.In lieu of a degree, 10+ years relevant industry experience with demonstrated success in a variety of business environments and management positions.Track record of outstanding financial analysis skills.Strong business analysis, financial planning, and reporting skills that generate business insights that add measurable value.Knowledge of current trends in finance and functional best practices.  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Business Analysis & Decision Support: Expertise in collecting, assimilating, and synthesizing relevant business data to provide fact-based recommendations that inform strategic decision-making.Process Improvement & Cost Optimization: Proven ability to lead and implement change initiatives focused on process improvements and cost-saving strategies, with success in gaining commitment and executing in matrixed environments.Project & Resource Management: Skilled in prioritizing workloads, managing projects, and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and timely delivery of initiatives.Pharmaceutical & Life Science Experience: Solid background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences production sector, with hands-on experience driving operational efficiency.Leadership & Staff Development: Demonstrated excellence in leading teams, managing performance, and fostering the development of staff to meet organizational goals.Cross-Functional Communication: Outstanding communication abilities, adept at engaging with stakeholders across multiple functions and departments to achieve coordinated outcomes.Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of SAP, TM1, Mcloud, and SAP BI for effective business process management and data analysis.Project Management: Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion.

 

Pay range for this position: $102,500 - $153,700

 

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors.  This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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