Strategic Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a Director level Medical BU Controller to act as the strategic Finance Business Partner to the SVP, Global Laser Systems & President, Medical.

This role is central to strengthening financial leadership within IPG’s newly defined business segment structure and advancing the transition from reactive finance support to proactive, strategic partnership with the business.

The position combines financial leadership, strategic modeling, and operational partnering to support business decision-making, BU performance management, KPI tracking and BU P&L development.

1. → Strategic Finance Business Partnering

• →Serve as the primary finance partner to the Medical BU leadership teams
• →Provide scenario analysis, financial modeling, and decision support for strategic initiatives
• →Deliver data-driven insights to influence business strategy and operational decisions

1. → BU Financial Performance & Reporting

• →Own and enhance monthly financial reporting and KPI dashboards for the Medical BU
• →Develop and track key operational and financial KPIs
• →Drive KPI development, performance management, and management reporting to improve business visibility and accountability
• →Ensure clear visibility into BU performance drivers and improvement opportunities
• →Lead cost analysis, margin improvement, and profitability management initiatives across the business units

1. → BU P&L Development & Reporting Transformation

• →Act as an active contributor to the BU reporting project, supporting development of BU-level P&Ls
• →Help establish standardized, scalable reporting frameworks across business units
• →Partner with FP&A, Controllership and Operations to improve reporting consistency globally

1. → Planning & Forecasting

• →Collaborate closely with FP&A on:
  • →Annual budgeting
  • →Quarterly forecasting cycles
  • →Long-range planning
• →Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Medical BU

1. → Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• →Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, FP&A, and Controllership teams to support the Medical business performance and decision-making
• →Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to:
  • →Evaluate cost reduction opportunities
  • →Improve manufacturing and operational efficiency
  • →Support operational excellence initiatives

1. → Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• →Support the shift from “firefighting” to strategic financial planning across the business
• →Identify value creation opportunities and drive financial discipline across BUs
• →Drive process improvement, reporting standardization, and finance transformation initiatives
• →Contribute to ERP and reporting transformation initiatives

Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts

Reporting Direct to Global Operations Controller with strong dotted line to SVP, Global Laser Systems & President, Medical

• →12–15 years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, or business finance leadership roles
• →Strong background in:
  • →Financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support
  • →Business partnering with senior stakeholders and business unit leadership
  • →Manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environments; experience in the medical industry is a differentiator
• →Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations
• →Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with high attention to detail
• →Advanced Excel and strong experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools
• →Experience with Microsoft Finance & Supply Chain/Navision ERP is preferred
• →Experience working in complex, matrixed, and global environments
• →Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build credibility with senior leaders