Finance Director - FP&A and Support functions, Global Operations

oversight and support for Quality, Procurement, and Facilities

• Coordinate and consolidate CapEx reporting and forecasting across the Global Operations' network.

• Coordinate the annual standard cost roll process across Global Operations

• Deliver executive-level presentations and reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Develop and implement standardized financial processes to drive efficiency and consistency globally.

• Support the development and tracking of financial and non-financial KPIs for scorecards and dashboards.

• Monitor business trends and provide actionable insights and recommendations.

• Maintain strong relationships with Global Operations leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Represent Global Operations Finance in support of ad-hoc projects and initiatives (as needed)

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and external regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.

  • 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with a background in manufacturing and global operations.

  • Demonstrated experience in FP&A within a matrixed organization.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global

  Preferred Skills:

  • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial modeling / planning tools.

  • Experience in global FP&A consolidation and coordination.

  • Strong understanding of supply chain/manufacturing finance and operational KPIs.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.