The Senior Director, Finance is a key finance leader supporting a large, complex portfolio spanning software, diagnostic imaging, and telemedicine within a global, publicly traded veterinary and life sciences organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role provides strategic financial leadership, resource allocation, and decision support alongside the senior business leader of the business area and collaborates with functional leaders to ensure operational insight and rigor to ensure long-term value creation.
This leader will direct finance activities and drive financial and strategic insight across multiple businesses and product lines, lead and develop direct finance team to develop a high-performing organization, and partner effectively to drive business objective with executive stakeholders. The role operates in a matrixed, global environment and requires both enterprise thinking and hands-on financial management with deep understanding of SaaS business models and drivers.
Key Responsibilities – Strategic Financial Leadership
Serve as the primary finance partner to the executive and senior leaders within the Veterinary Software, Diagnostic Imaging and Telemedicine businesses, providing analytical insight, challenging assumptions, and guiding strategic decisions with a clear economics point of view.
Lead the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with overall corporate objectives, long-range plans, and growth initiatives.
Translate complex business strategies into clear financial plans, investment frameworks, resource allocation options and performance metrics to be tracked on a consistent basis.
Identify and assess financial and operational risks and opportunities, recommending actions to optimize performance and shareholder value.
Financial Planning, Performance & Controls
Direct the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans across the supported businesses.
Ensure achievement of key financial objectives, including revenue growth, gross margin, operating expense discipline, and cash flow / balance sheet management for the business.
Provide timely, accurate and transparent financial analysis, reporting, and executive-level presentations which provide clarity about business performance.
Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with public company requirements while seeking ways to improve efficiency.
Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Leadership
Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders across software, commercial, R&D, operations, IT, and corporate functions.
Align and integrate cross-functional teams, improving processes, systems, and decision-making.
Lead effectively within a matrix organization, influencing outcomes through both direct and indirect leadership.
Organization & Talent Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization through subordinate managers and directors.
Establish clear objectives, accountability, and performance expectations.
Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and strong financial stewardship.
Systems, Technology & Process Excellence
Ensure appropriate financial systems, tools, and technology resources support business needs.
Lead integration of corporate finance standards with business-specific processes.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, analytics, and reporting.
External & Executive Engagement
Participate in meetings with key customers, vendors, and external partners as needed.
Maintain awareness of industry trends impacting software, diagnostics, and telemedicine.
Represent the finance function in executive and industry forums.
What you need to succeed:
10+ years Director level Finance experience in the finance space.
Extensive senior-level finance leadership experience in complex, global organizations.
Experience working within the software or Saas based industry strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
Core Competencies & Skills
Excellent communication and executive presence.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Strategic thinking and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
High integrity and sound judgment.
Agility and adaptability to work through challenges and opportunities at pace.
Additional Information
Some travel required.
Decisions at this level have long-term, enterprise-wide impact.
Location:
Candidates will be required to be on site 4 days a week in our Westbrook, ME office.
What you can expect from us:
Base salary of $230,000+ based on experience
Opportunity for an annual bonus & equity.
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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