Director, In-House Diagnostics Global Operations Finance (New York City or Loveland, CO)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The hiring base salary range for this position in NYC is $148k-185k, and in Loveland it is $140k-$176K. This position also offers a generous incentive plan.

The Director of Operations Finance serves as the primary strategic finance partner to the Global In-House Diagnostics (IHD) Operations leadership. The role turns operational and manufacturing data into insights that improve cost performance, working capital, capacity utilization, productivity, and investment decisions, with broad influence across the global operations network. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the financial direction of rapidly growing product lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations Financial Performance
  • Lead the periodic review of IHD Operations’ financial performance, including manufacturing costs, inventory, and key operating metrics.
  • Analyze variances across manufacturing, warehousing, freight, procurement, and distribution.
  • Partner with Operations leaders to identify financial risks and opportunities.
  • Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Planning and Forecasting
  • Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes for IHD COGS.
  • Convert Commercial Finance and S&OP demand forecasts into labor, inventory, purchasing, and manufacturing capacity requirements.
  • Develop workforce plans for employees and temporary labor.
  • Forecast capital expenditures and depreciation.
  • Model financial scenarios for demand changes, supply constraints, inflation, tariffs, and productivity initiatives.
• Manufacturing Performance and Product Costs
  • Assess manufacturing performance through standard costs, actual costs, and production variances.
  • Analyze material usage, labor efficiency, yield, scrap, rework, and overhead absorption.
  • Quantify savings from sourcing initiatives, process improvements, and product redesigns.
  • Support annual standard-cost updates with Inventory Accounting and Manufacturing.
  • Identify adverse cost trends by product, supplier, and manufacturing process.
• Inventory and Working Capital Management
  • Track inventory turns, days on hand, and working capital performance.
  • Assess exposure to excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
  • Review safety-stock and inventory-planning assumptions with Supply Chain.
  • Track contractual minimum purchase commitments and inventory against forecast demand.
  • Support inventory disposition strategies and quantify their financial impact.
• Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Logistics
  • Analyze purchase-price variances and supplier cost trends.
  • Review inbound and outbound freight costs.
  • Identify opportunities to lower logistics and distribution costs.
  • Evaluate warehouse performance and distribution network efficiency.
  • Validate savings from procurement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Financial Support for S&OP
  • Provide financial guidance during weekly S&OP meetings.
  • Convert demand forecasts into manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, and capacity requirements.
  • Quantify the financial impact of upside and downside demand scenarios.
  • Track operational actions and measure their financial impact.

The Director will lead through influence across a global, cross-functional organization and will be expected to challenge assumptions, establish financial priorities, and drive accountability for agreed actions. The role requires the judgment to balance near-term performance with long-term operational capability and investment needs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance or business analysis.
• Finance Business partnership experience preferred.
• High proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analytics.
• Expertise in leveraging ERP systems and financial tools, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated analytical and insights capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering measurable outcomes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
• Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person
• Fluency in the English language
• Extended hours may be needed
• Business travel up to 25%

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Benefits Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.