VP, Finance, ADx

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Job DescriptionBased in Sparks, Maryland and reporting directly to CFO Amol Chaubal, the Vice President, Finance for the $2.2B Waters Advanced Diagnostics Division will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Division President, acting as a true co-pilot in driving performance, growth, and value creation. Waters Advanced Diagnostics— comprised of microbiology, molecular diagnostics, LC-MS-based multiplex testing, automation solutions, and point-of-care testing—operates in highly regulated, high-impact clinical environments with significant opportunities for expansion and innovation. This role carries full financial leadership responsibility for the division, including P&L oversight, commercial finance, R&D investment governance, operational performance, capital allocation, and strategic planning. The VP, Finance will play a central role in shaping business strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring disciplined execution across growth initiatives, cost structure optimization, and margin expansion. As a key member of both the Division Leadership Team and the CFO Leadership Team, this leader will influence critical decisions spanning pricing, portfolio strategy, go-to-market investments, and long-range planning. The position requires a highly engaged finance leader who can seamlessly connect strategy with execution— translating complex data into clear insights, challenging assumptions, and proactively identifying opportunities and risks. The role will also partner closely with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and executive leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and effective communication of financial performance and outlook. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic finance executive to lead the financial agenda of a scaled, innovation-driven business at the intersection of life sciences and diagnostics. The role offers significant visibility, impact, and a pathway to broader enterprise leadership, including future CFO opportunities within a global public company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES . Divisional Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership: Serve as the senior finance leader for the $2.2B Advanced Diagnostics Division, with full responsibility for financial performance, including revenue growth, margin expansion, cost discipline, and cash flow. Act as a true co-pilot to the Division President, driving accountability and delivering on financial commitments. . Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead all aspects of the division’s financial planning processes, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic plans. Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities while translating strategy into actionable financial targets and operational plans. . Commercial & R&D Decision Support: Partner closely with commercial and R&D leadership to evaluate investments, pricing strategies, portfolio decisions, and go-to-market initiatives. Provide rigorous financial analysis to optimize resource allocation, accelerate growth, and enhance returns on innovation. . Operational Finance & Business Execution: Drive day-to-day financial leadership of the business, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, challenging assumptions, and ensuring disciplined execution against operating plans. Embed finance deeply into business rhythms to enable real-time, data-driven decision making. . S&OP and Demand/Supply Alignment: Provide financial leadership across Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory management, and financial outcomes. Partner with operations to optimize working capital, service levels, and cost efficiency. . Performance Management, Data & Analytics: Establish robust financial and operational dashboards, KPIs, and management cockpits that provide clear visibility into business performance. Drive a culture of transparency, accountability, and insight through high-quality data, analytics, and reporting. . Capital Allocation & Investment Governance: Lead disciplined capital allocation across the division, including capex, productivity initiatives, and strategic investments. Ensure strong ROI frameworks and postinvestment tracking to maximize value creation. . Cross-Functional & Corporate Partnership: Collaborate closely with Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and other enterprise functions to ensure alignment with broader company objectives, consistent messaging, and seamless integration of divisional performance into enterprise reporting. . Team Leadership & Talent Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance organization within the division. Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and talent development, creating a strong pipeline of future finance leaders. . Proven Divisional CFO / P&L Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading finance for a large, complex business (>$1B revenue), with full P&L ownership and accountability for growth, profitability, and cash flow. Track record of serving as a true business partner and co-pilot to a Division President or GM. . Exceptional Analytical Acumen: Outstanding ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that drive business-critical decisions. Strong problem-solving orientation with intellectual rigor and attention to detail. . Comprehensive Financial & Operational Expertise: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within large, matrixed organizations. Deep expertise across commercial finance, FP&A, pricing, and investment decision support, as well as strong exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and operational finance. . Strategic and Operational Leadership Balance: Ability to operate seamlessly between long-term strategic planning and day-to-day operational execution. Proven capability to shape strategy while driving disciplined execution and delivering results in dynamic business environments. . Commercial & R&D Business Partnership: Experience partnering with commercial and innovation organizations to evaluate growth investments, portfolio strategy, and go-to-market decisions. Strong understanding of how to allocate capital to maximize return and accelerate innovation-driven growth. . Global Leadership Experience: Demonstrated success leading global finance teams across multiple geographies, with the ability to navigate complexity, drive alignment, and operate