Finance Director South Asia at Danaher Corporation

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Diagnostics, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Be the lead business/finance partner to the General Manager- South Asia
Own the South Asia Commercial and HBDC forecast by month and by product line, working with business owners to formulate the forecast for both revenue and margin (with emphasis on monthly/quarterly forecast accuracy, core sales growth YoY, and profitability in line with Cepheid average)
Provide high integrity advice and expertise for complex commercial transactions ensuring growth, profitability, and compliance to laws/regulations
Partner with country Finance and business leaders to drive improved results in Working capital (Accounts Receivables, Inventory, Accounts Payable)
Use the Danaher Balance Sheet wisely for business growth where appropriate
Own responsible Accounts Receivable and Inventory levels balancing delivery vs. carrying cost, particularly given shelf-life issues
Maintain and enhance system of Internal Controls, working with country Finance/business leadership, staying current with trends, and liaising with Group/Danaher Corporate personnel
Be key contact to Legal and Compliance functions to ensure required compliance actions/steps are enacted for APAC finance/accounting teams
Work with Regional OPCO Finance leaders to ensure timely/accurate financial closing/preparation per US GAAP and Danaher reporting, plus local statutory requirements (e.g., sales/use tax, VAT, audited statements)
Drive organization improvements to develop high-integrity talented team with development plans
Work with Director of Technical and Revenue Accounting for full transparency on unique transactions for revenue recognition/accounting
Oversight of tax compliance in India (PE jurisdiction), interface with DHR tax dept., ensure transfer pricing policy/agreements compliant
Oversight of inter-company commerce between Cepheid sites and impact on taxable income
Support manufacturing operations including capital projection, expansion, costing, and production commencement
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Cepheid CFO

Responsibilities

Lead business/finance partnership with General Manager- South Asia
Own South Asia forecast accuracy, sales growth, and profitability
Advise on complex commercial transactions for growth/profitability/compliance
Drive Working capital improvements
Manage Balance Sheet for growth
Control AR/Inventory levels
Maintain/enhance Internal Controls
Ensure compliance liaison with Legal/Compliance
Oversee financial reporting (US GAAP, Danaher, local statutory)
Develop high-integrity finance team
Ensure proper accounting for unique transactions
Oversee India tax compliance and transfer pricing
Manage inter-company commerce/tax impacts
Support manufacturing (capital, expansion, costing, production)
Handle ad-hoc CFO duties

Skills

Financial Forecasting

Revenue Forecasting

Margin Analysis

Working Capital Management

Accounts Receivable

Inventory Management

Financial Compliance

Commercial Transactions

Profitability Analysis

Business Partnering

Danaher Business System

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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