Finance Manager at Danaher Corporation

Brea, California, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 9 years of progressive finance experience in planning, financial analysis, and reporting with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; or 7+ years with a Master's degree
  • Proficient in financial systems and tools, such as OAS/OBI, Power BI, ERP systems (Oracle a plus), OneStream, and BPC/EPM, and Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
  • Strong communicator (oral, written, and presentation) and collaborator, with experience presenting to executives and influencing cross-functional teams globally
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, deliver accurate results under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Support shared services and global financial planning, reporting and forecasting processes, including coordination with global finance teams and DHR corporate stakeholders
  • Support cross-functional projects to resolve operational challenges, including ad hoc analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of system or process improvements in collaboration with key stakeholders
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Diagnostic platform leadership, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, drive efficiency, and mitigate financial risks
  • Drive process improvements using DBS to enhance operational efficiency, and integrate financial data, research, and trend analysis into solutions to strengthen global financial forecasting and analytics
  • Provide financial guidance and mentorship to team members and business partners to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across deliverables
  • Partner with functional leaders across the Dx platform, translating financial data and delivering actionable insights to drive accountability and operational excellence
  • Collaborate across Diagnostic platform functions to support strategic initiatives, providing financial analysis to guide investment decisions
  • Benchmark across Diagnostics OpCos and other DHR OpCos to drive optimal performance
  • Lead the annual budgeting process for the Diagnostic platform, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, financial targets and stakeholder expectations
  • Manage monthly reporting and forecasting processes, including commentary, performance tracking and data-driven insights on CVDs/KPIs to drive results and achieve targets

Skills

FP&A
Financial Planning
Financial Reporting
Forecasting
Ad Hoc Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Shared Services

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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