Danaher Corporation
Senior Director - Assistant Global Controller
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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients.
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Senior Director - Assistant Global Controller
The Senior Director - Assistant Global Controller is responsible for closing and reporting responsibilities of the company on a global scale. The position reports to the Cytiva Global Controller and is part of the Finance organization located in Amersham UK and will be an on-site role.
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What you will do:
- Responsible for overseeing the shared service controllership activities including Cash, Inter-company, Closing, Compensation & Benefits, Fixed assets and other processes
- Supervising a team of process leaders and the broader shared services team of more than 100 associates
- Overall responsibility for the accounting, closing and reporting activities of the company
- Expected to lead continuous process improvement efforts to ensure timely accurate reporting produced with maximum efficiency.
Who you are:
- Experienced in US GAAP global statutory reporting requirements and processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead large finance teams with global responsibility
- Track record of process improvement using Danaher DBS or equivalent methods
- 10+ years of experience in finance related role
- Ability to work cross functionally with other Finance and business functional teams
- Fluency in ERP, Management reporting (Hyperion/OneStream) and other IT systems commonly employed in Finance function
Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
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At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.
Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.
We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
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