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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.
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The Global Senior Commercial Finance Manager will lead complex financial analyses, develop executive-level reporting and performance frameworks, and influence business decisions through data-driven insights. This role is supporting our fastest-growing segment, with strong double-digit growth, with a strong focus on innovation and supporting cancer diagnostics through AI. The role will also drive standardization of commercial metrics, processes, and analytics across geographies while leveraging Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to support continuous improvement.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Commercial Finance – US Operations & Global FP&A and is on-site in Deer Park, IL.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Partner with global digital pathology commercial leadership to drive business performance and profitable growth, providing financial leadership across orders, revenue, funnel health, pricing, and profitability, while delivering actionable insights and recommendations that influence strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead global commercial performance management, developing and maintaining executive dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting frameworks that provide visibility into business performance across regions, product lines, and channels.
- Lead pricing, margin, and profitability analyses, partnering with commercial leaders to evaluate pricing strategies, customer investments, commercial programs, and growth initiatives while ensuring alignment with profitability objectives and continuing to drive double-digit growth.
- Partner with regional finance teams to establish consistent performance management methodologies, ensuring alignment of reporting, forecasting assumptions, metrics, and analytical approaches across the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing commercial reporting, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and improving decision-support capabilities across the business.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a preference of 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering, or financial leadership; OR a Master's degree with at least 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior commercial and business leaders to influence strategy, drive financial performance, and support complex business decisions.
- Strong understanding of commercial business drivers, including orders, revenue growth, funnel management, pricing, profitability, productivity metrics, and market expansion strategies.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate financial performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, managing multiple priorities while driving results through cross-functional collaboration and influence.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience utilizing ERP, business intelligence, and performance management systems such as SAP, Power BI, OneStream, or similar platforms.
- CPA
Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering, or financial leadership
- Master's degree and at least 6+ years of relevant experience as an alternative to the bachelor's degree and experience requirement
- Experience partnering with senior commercial and business leaders to influence strategy, drive financial performance, and support complex business decisions
- Strong understanding of orders, revenue growth, funnel management, pricing, profitability, productivity metrics, and market expansion strategies
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive results through cross-functional collaboration and influence
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using ERP, business intelligence, and performance management systems such as SAP, Power BI, or OneStream
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.






