Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation develops life sciences and diagnostic technologies used in scientific research, biotechnology, and clinical testing. Its businesses provide instruments, software, technologies, and services for academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and clinical laboratories, with a focus on biotechnology tools, diagnostics platforms, and other life sciences products. The company manages its operations through the Danaher Business System and grows its portfolio through acquisitions that expand its technology and customer reach.

Senior Commercial Finance Manager – Deer Park, IL

Lead commercial finance for Leica Biosystems’ cancer diagnostics business, partnering with US leaders to improve performance and profitable growth. Oversee pricing, profitability, forecasting, and executive financial analysis in Deer Park.

Description

  • Partner with US senior commercial leaders to improve business performance and profitable growth.
  • Guide financial planning across orders, revenue, sales funnel health, pricing, and profitability.
  • Provide insights and recommendations that inform strategic and operational decisions.
  • Lead analysis of pricing, margins, and profitability.
  • Assess pricing strategies, customer investments, commercial programs, and growth initiatives.
  • Set consistent performance management practices for the US commercial finance team.
  • Align organizational reporting, forecasting assumptions, metrics, and analytical methods.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts.
  • Standardize commercial reporting and improve forecast accuracy.
  • Strengthen the business’s decision support.
  • Report to the Senior Director of Commercial Finance – US Operations & Global FP&A.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering, or financial leadership; or a master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working with senior commercial and business leaders to shape strategy, improve financial performance, and support complex business decisions.
  • Strong grasp of commercial drivers, including orders, revenue growth, funnel management, pricing, profitability, productivity metrics, and market expansion strategies.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including communicating financial performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leaders.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results through cross-functional collaboration and influence.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience using ERP, business intelligence, and performance management systems such as SAP, Power BI, OneStream, or similar platforms.
  • CPA is a plus.

Benefits

  • Eligible for bonus or incentive pay
  • Paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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