Finance Manager - Malaysia, Diagnostics Platform at Danaher Corporation

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Diagnostics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA, CPA or CMA desired
8-12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, business partnering roles, preferably in a complex, multinational environment
Experience working in a matrixed organization is highly desirable
Proactive and “can do” attitude
Deep understanding of local business environment and practices, including local tax requirements
Adept at both Microsoft Excel and other ERP Applications (e.g. SAP or Oracle, Hyperion Enterprise, HFM, OneStream); Power BI skills
Effectively communicate and present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Malaysia Dx commercial team to oversee the quote to cash process, budget/forecast and key business initiatives on growth, pricing, resource/capital deployment, to ensure revenue and profit delivery, cost control, ROI and working capital optimization
Provide support for month end activities and preparing Malaysia Dx consolidated management review package as per the global reporting timelines
Influence key business decisions based on financial indicators and serve as the finance expert & advisor for critical business projects and customer deals including new business and investment opportunities
Provide financial analysis with clear insights and decisions to support corporate initiatives and regional growth in business planning and decision making
Being a “co-pilot” to instill business insight and trust into the organization
Use DBS tools to drive standard work, process improvement and automation to drive functional excellence
Support budgeting, forecasting, actual vs forecast variation analysis, financial analysis and group reporting with the Opco finance teams
Work closely with Opco finance team and corporate tax to ensure compliance and internal control on intercompany cross charge, transfer pricing and SOX control

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FP&AFinancial PlanningBudgetingForecastingBusiness PartneringQuote to CashPricing AnalysisCommercial Finance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Finance Manager position?

The position is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What are the main responsibilities of the Finance Manager?

The role involves FP&A and business partnering with the Dx commercial team in Malaysia, overseeing quote to cash process, budget/forecast, month-end activities, financial analysis, and using DBS tools for process improvement.

What skills or qualities are needed for this role?

A hands-on and detail-oriented working style is required, along with the ability to see the big picture, provide financial analysis with insights, and influence business decisions.

What is the company culture like at Danaher?

Danaher fosters a culture of belonging where unique viewpoints matter, united by a commitment to innovate for tangible impact, and harnesses the Danaher Business System for continuous improvement.

What makes a strong candidate for this Finance Manager role?

Strong candidates will have a hands-on, detail-oriented approach while seeing the big picture, experience in FP&A, business partnering, financial analysis, and familiarity with DBS tools for process improvement.

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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