Senior Director, Finance Lead – Biologics and Diagnostics Manufacturing

Zoetis

Sr. Director, Finance Lead responsible for financial oversight in Biologics and Diagnostics Manufacturing.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeParsippany • Iowa, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $335,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all Finance Operations overseeing the finance teams of 8 manufacturing sites located in Europe and the U.S.
Business partner with the Biologics and Diagnostics Platform Leaders, on defining and implementing a holistic long-term manufacturing strategy, driving “Make” cost levers to deliver required levels of service at the appropriate cost in a sustainable manner
P&L Accountability for delivery of “Make” and Move Long Term Plan, Budgets, Forecasts
Partner with Platform Lead & LT to deliver Cost (P&L) & Cash (Capex & Inventory) Plan
Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials
Ensure reported financial position is in accordance with US GAAP
Evaluate "Make" cost performance and identify any trends that need further performance analysis or intervention
Lead deep-dives to fully understand and address financial performance issues
Present financial position with Platform Lead at Monthly, Forecast and Plan reviews to business leaders
Partner with Platform leadership team to deliver productivity targets
Lead, define and evolve Team organization, processes and structure to advance the teams’ and individuals’ development, capabilities, career progression and service level to the business
Create a workplace that fosters teamwork and strengthens communication within and outside the department
Capital Project oversight: Lead major Capex Investment proposals (CPAs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
15+ years post qualification experience in a senior financial role demonstrating progressive, financial/business experience in a manufacturing environment
Masters and/or CMA/CPA preferred
Experience and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and other public company statutory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Experience managing finance across multiple manufacturing sites as part of a leadership team
Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-cultural manufacturing environment
Thorough understanding of business, processes, systems, cost accounting, and internal controls
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
SAP experience highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
a 401K plan with a match
profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
4 weeks of vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

P&L AccountabilityCost AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisCapex ManagementUS GAAPSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceManufacturing Strategy

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic ThinkingPerformance Management

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceMaster's DegreeCMACPA