Finance Director – Danaher Diagnostics Platform, KSA

Finance Director – Diagnostics Platform, Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company: Danaher Corporation – Diagnostics Platform (Beckman Coulter, Cepheid, Radiometer, Leica Biosystems)

Shape the Future of Healthcare with Danaher

At Danaher, we believe in the power of science and innovation to improve lives. Our Diagnostics Platform—home to world-class companies including Beckman Coulter, Cepheid, Radiometer, and Leica Biosystems—is at the forefront of patient care, empowering clinicians and public health systems with faster, smarter diagnostics. In Saudi Arabia, we are advancing this mission through cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and leadership grounded in Danaher’s proven system of continuous improvement.

The Role: A Seat at the Table

As Finance Director – Diagnostics Platform, KSA, you won’t just report financials—you will shape the future of diagnostics in the region. You’ll partner closely with the VP & GM of Dx Platform, KSA, and lead the financial strategy that drives sustainable growth, investment decisions, and operational excellence. This is a key leadership role that bridges finance, commercial, shared services, and functional stakeholders across multiple operating companies, all aligned under a shared vision to improve healthcare outcomes in the Kingdom and beyond.

What You’ll Lead And Deliver

Business Partnership & Strategy

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP & GM, providing financial insight to drive strategic decisions, ROIC achievement, and capital investment evaluation.
• Champion financial performance across the Diagnostics OpCos, ensuring every decision is anchored in value creation and long-term impact.
  
  

Performance Management & Insight

• Lead all FP&A activities across the platform—monthly forecasting, annual operating planning (AOP), and management reporting, using OneStream and Power BI.
• Deliver robust financial analysis across standard/gross margin, opex, headcount, and capital expenditures to guide resource allocation and operational agility.
  
  

Cross-Platform Collaboration

• Orchestrate alignment through the Monthly Planning Alignment & Communication (MPAC) process, connecting finance, accounting, shared services, and business leads to one cohesive plan.
• Drive the creation and submission of the President’s Letter, internal dashboards, and Corporate decks that influence regional and global decisions.
  
  

Governance & Excellence

• Ensure financial operations comply with US GAAP, SOX, and local regulations, upholding Danaher’s standards of integrity and transparency.
• Act as the key point of contact for audits, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies such as SOCPA, MOH, NUPCO, and the National Guard.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Executive Finance Expertise with at least 20 years of progressive leadership in complex, matrixed finance environments.
• Global & Regional Agility: Proven ability to lead across geographies, functions, and diverse operating cultures.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in OneStream, Oracle, Power BI, and modern analytics tools for data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to translate numbers into narratives and financials into forward-looking strategy.
• Credentials: Master’s in Finance or Accounting required. CPA and SOCPA are highly preferred.
  
  

Your Leadership Impact

You will lead a high-performing team, including a Finance Leader and FP&A Manager, and build strong relationships with:

• GMs and Finance Leads of Beckman Coulter, Cepheid, Radiometer, and Leica Biosystems
• Regional/Corporate Finance, Shared Services, HR, Legal, and DBSL
• External Stakeholders: SOCPA, MOH, NUPCO, external auditors, and tax advisors
  
  

Why Join Danaher?

At Danaher, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of a global family of innovators united by a shared purpose: Helping Realize Life’s Potential. With over 20 operating companies, world-class leadership development programs, and a culture built on Kaizen, you’ll have the tools, mentorship, and environment to grow a meaningful career—while making a lasting impact on health outcomes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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.

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