Senior Director, Operations Finance – Reference Lab & IHDS (NYC or Loveland, CO)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.

The Global Senior Director of Operations Finance will be a key strategic partner in driving financial performance and operational efficiency across laboratory operations, IHDS portfolio and Imaging service (radiology) across all global footprint across geographies. This senior-level position is responsible for leading comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions while providing strategic insights to optimize resource allocation, cost optimization, operation strategy footprint and support high-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership within a laboratory or Supply , manufacturing context, coupled with exceptional strategic acumen, influence, and leadership skills.
 

The Target Pay Range for this position is $185,000 - $232,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Drive the development and execution of financial strategies that align with the company’s laboratory operations, in home diagnostic equipment and broader corporate goals.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights to inform strategic initiatives and business growth opportunities and productivity program

• Lead financial performance discussions with senior leadership, ensuring alignment between operational objectives, demand assumptions and financial outcomes.

• Develop and manage long-term financial planning frameworks (Integrated Value Creation Plan, Annual Plan, masterplan on Laboratory operations) , integrating company strategy.

Operational Financial Management:

• Be the Finance business partner for function for laboratory operations and IHDS, overseeing financial performance metrics, cost structures, and capital expenditures.

• Manage project-specific financial planning, including ROI analysis, cost management, and resource allocation, Gross profit diagnostic and improvement measures

• Ensure the delivery of accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting to executive leadership and other stakeholders.

• Ensure robust governance process on Capital Expenditure across various stakeholders and decision process with SDx Leadership and Petcare stakeholders

• Ensure collaboration Finance Demand BP and finance Operation BP, play active role on S&OP process deployment across the organization

• Review Inventory coverage and lead action to improve working capital initiatives in coordination with various team involved

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for laboratory operations, and IHDS

• Develop advanced financial models to evaluate the financial impact of strategic decisions, operational changes, and product development initiatives.

• Partner closely with laboratory leadership to define and track project budgets and operational forecasts, ensuring fiscal discipline.

Cost Management and Optimization:

• Identify and drive the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency opportunities.

• Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial impact of projects, new technologies, and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with senior leaders in operations, manufacturing, engineering, and R&D to align financial and operational objectives.

• Facilitate seamless communication between finance and cross-functional teams to address the financial implications of key decisions.

• Influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on financial and strategic priorities.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Proactively identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the organization.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Be active members of Global Operation leadership team and SDx Finance leadership team

• Lead a team of 2 directs reports and influence / collaborate with Finance operation team who provide inputs

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

• Act as a champion for professional growth, ensuring the team possesses the skills and capabilities to meet current and future business needs.

• Demonstrate strong executive presence and represent the finance function in senior leadership forums and companywide initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Actively uphold the company’s commitment to integrity and ethical conduct, ensuring alignment with organizational values and standards. Every associate has the responsibility to raise concerns, ask questions, and report violations of policies or standards, contributing to a culture of accountability and trust.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Finance) or CPA strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior-level financial leadership role, especially in business partnership finance.

• Proven technical knowledge of laboratory operations or a similar complex operational environment.

• High proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analytics.

• Expertise in leveraging ERP systems and financial tools, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis skills.

• Outstanding leadership and team management capabilities, with a proven ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities simultaneously.

• A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable outcomes.

• High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and accountability.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.