Finance Director, Commercial (Hybrid Remote CT)

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Finance Director, Commercial (Hybrid Remote CT)

Location(s)

Shelton, US Remote - CT, US Remote - MA, US Remote - NH, US Remote - NJ, US Remote - NY, US Remote - NYC, US Remote - PA, US Remote - RI

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Location: Preference will be given to candidates who can work full time M-F out of our Shelton, CT office. However, consideration will be given to Hybrid and Remote candidates in the surrounding states.

Purpose

This role will be a pivotal part of PerkinElmer’s global Commercial Finance team, offering an exciting opportunity to gain valuable regional and global experience to support your professional growth.

In this role, the Commercial Finance Director is responsible for providing financial oversight and support for our dynamic and fast-paced Analytical Solutions and Customer Enablement Sales team, while leading activities such as budgeting, forecasting, ad hoc analysis, and process improvement to drive the commercial success of our business. In this high-visibility role, the Commercial Finance Director will own global revenue, margins, and selling-related costs for the largest segment at PerkinElmer, working closely with senior finance and business leaders across the company. We are seeking a motivated and strategic teammate with a keen eye for detail who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team in managing a ~$800M P&L within PerkinElmer, focusing on key financial metrics (revenue, margins, price/volume/mix, customer past dues, salesforce effectiveness, etc.) to drive business performance.
• Partner with commercial leadership to deliver actionable financial insights that drive revenue growth and maximize profitability, leveraging detailed analysis to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, offering recommendations to navigate ambiguity, accelerate profitable growth, and implement new technologies and processes to enhance financial and operational decision-making.
• Develop and implement the annual operating plan and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals, and providing insights into performance. Oversee both annual and long