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.

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Job Description

Based 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 effectively in diverse

markets and cultures.

. Performance Management & Value Creation Mindset: Strong orientation toward driving top-quartile

performance through rigorous KPI management, cost discipline, productivity initiatives, and margin

expansion. External benchmarking mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

. Operational Finance & S&OP Expertise: Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP),

demand/supply alignment, inventory optimization, and working capital management within a complex

operating environment.

. Technology & Data-Driven Leadership: Tech-savvy finance leader with experience leveraging data, analytics,

and digital tools (including AI where applicable) to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve decision-making,

and drive operational efficiency.

. Proactive, Agile, and Results-Oriented Leadership: Highly proactive with a strong bias for action. Ability to

anticipate challenges, adapt quickly, and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

. Collaborative & Influential Leadership Style: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and

build alignment across senior stakeholders. Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and capable of fostering a highperformance,

accountable team culture.

. Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and

persuasively to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and corporate stakeholders.

. CFO Potential & Leadership Trajectory: Demonstrated potential and aspiration to progress into broader

enterprise finance leadership roles, including future CFO opportunities within a global public company.

. Industry Experience (Preferred): Experience in diagnostics, life sciences, healthcare, or similarly regulated

and innovation-driven industries is advantageous, but not required.

. Educational Background: MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred; professional certifications such as

CPA, CFA, or CMA are a plus.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers .

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USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

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$223,800.00 - $358,200.00 USD Annual

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