Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Waters Biosciences Canada

Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance partner to the Canadian leadership team, providing strategic insights, operating independently as the senior finance representative, and influencing business partners with data-driven analysis and scenario modeling to drive performance.

• Lead the complete financial planning cycle including monthly forecasts, annual budgeting and long-range planning, while ensuring accuracy in spending, revenue forecasting, and aligning country plans with global priorities while maintaining local market understanding.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages with variance analysis, develop dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making, and provide clear insights to leadership on risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.

• Conduct detailed financial modeling, ROI analysis, pricing assessments, and evaluate capital requirements and investment proposals while supporting commercial teams with analytics on customer performance, product mix, and market trends.

• Lead ad-hoc financial analyses to support strategic decisions, identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance forecasting accuracy, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and reporting capabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and influence senior leaders in a matrixed environment.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, finance principles and internal controls.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, BPC, or similar tools.

• Proven analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and recommend clear solutions.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into business‑relevant recommendations.

Preferred Requirements:

• 8 years progressive experience in Financial Planning, Business Analytics, Controller, and/or financial analysis experience within a multinational business. roles preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health.