The Business Finance - Productivity Solutions Division Director Serves as the primary Business Finance partner for the Productivity Solutions Division (PSD) providing financial leadership and decision support to the Division GM/VP and their staff within the Division (Software & Automation business). You will partners closely with commercial, product, R&D and functional leaders to drive business performance, recurring revenue expansion and profitable growth, while leveraging support from the FP&A Center of Excellence (COE) for standardized planning, reporting and analytics.
Core Responsibilities:
Partner with Division business leaders to provide financial guidance, challenge assumptions and support operational decision-making across geographically dispersed businesses.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management translating business drivers into actionable financial insights and recommendations.
Assist with optimizing recurring revenue growth through pricing strategy, customer acquisition, renewals, retention, software attach and customer lifetime value.
Monitor business performance, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to improve growth, profitability and resource allocation.
Oversee business cases and financial analyses to support investments, product development, commercial initiatives and portfolio decisions.
Collaborate with the FP&A COE to ensure high-quality planning, reporting and analytical outputs, enabling greater focus on forward-looking business partnering.
Leverage data, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting accuracy, accelerate insights and enhance decision support.
Critical Competencies:
Strong business and commercial acumen.
Strategic thinking and structured problem solving.
Commercial finance and software business acumen, including recurring revenue and SaaS economics.
Influencing and business partnership across global, matrixed organizations.
Financial modeling and analytical rigor.
Digital and AI fluency to enhance insights and productivity.
Executive communication and stakeholder management.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or related field; MBA, CPA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience supporting software, SaaS, automation, digital or other technology-enabled businesses within a complex global organization.
Strong understanding of software business models including recurring revenue, subscription economics, customer retention, pricing, cloud delivery models and product lifecycle management.
Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders to shape strategy, evaluate investments, optimize resource allocation and deliver profitable growth.
Experience leading financial planning, forecasting, business performance management and executive decision support in a matrixed global environment.
Demonstrated ability to leverage digital technologies, automation, AI and advanced analytics to improve finance effectiveness and business insight.
Strong executive presence with the ability to synthesize complex business issues into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 3, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $135,840.00 - $254,700.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: 10% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: FinanceSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or related field
- MBA, CPA or equivalent advanced degree
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience supporting software, SaaS, automation, digital or technology-enabled businesses
- Strong understanding of software business models including recurring revenue, subscription economics, pricing, customer retention and cloud delivery models
- Experience leading financial planning, forecasting, performance management and executive decision support in a matrixed global environment
- Proven ability to partner with senior business leaders to shape strategy, evaluate investments and optimize resource allocation
- Demonstrated ability to leverage digital technologies, automation, AI and advanced analytics to improve finance effectiveness
- Strong financial modeling, analytical rigor and executive communication/stakeholder management skills
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