Chief of Staff for the CFO

The Chief of Staff to the CFO serves as a trusted advisor and key operational partner, managing the CFO's calendar, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, overseeing day-to-day operations within the finance department, and ensuring smooth execution of strategic priorities by facilitating communication, project management, and analysis to support effective decision-making across the finance function; acting as a liaison between the CFO and other internal/external stakeholders.

In this role the Chief of Staff (CoS) will operate in support of the CFO and work collaboratively with senior-level Finance leadership to drive the execution of agreed upon operating mechanisms for the business in line with strategic and operational priorities. The CoS will lead projects from conception to completion, work under pressure and adjust quickly, manage confidential matters with discretion, engage with external stakeholders on behalf of CFO, and partner with various internal stakeholders to optimize the activities of the Finance organization. Key stakeholders beyond the CFO include, but are not limited to, the Finance Leadership Team, CoE Business Partners, segment and divisional leaders and the Chief Communications Officer. This position will report to the EVP, Chief Financial Officer.

This role is ideal for an individual with a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to operate at a strategic level while maintaining a focus on execution.

This hybrid position offers a balanced schedule of a minimum of three in-office days at an assigned location of Burlington NC with as needed travel to the Raleigh/ Durham, NC office, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Aligns Finance Leadership team meeting structure and agendas to business priorities, collaborating with key stakeholders to prioritize discussion topics, coordinating participation from appropriate leaders, attending all meetings, and capturing action items
• Drives follow up to ensure completion of action items and proper communication
• Streamlines processes within the finance department, identifies areas for improvement, and implements operational efficiencies
• Facilitates clear communication channels within the finance team and between the CFO and other departments, including drafting presentations, summarizing key points, and preparing communication materials in partnership with Chief Communications Officer
• Provides guidance and support to the CFO's direct reports, fostering collaboration and team cohesion
• Represents the voice of the CFO in key events, including the Quarterly Finance Town Halls, Budget and Business Reviews, Quarterly Enterprise Leadership call, and meetings with key external stakeholders
• Provides operational support and strategic insights to and oversight of critical/special projects that

• are not assigned to or being managed by an existing business or function
• require cross enterprise effort, coordination, and communication
• are prioritized by the CFO and Finance Leadership Team

• Finance leadership experience in life sciences, with an emphasis on operational outcomes, financial metrics and performance, organizational change and culture, collaborative and situational leadership
• Experience assessing external market drivers and stakeholders, including economic, scientific, industry, and technology trends and influencers
• Demonstrated ability to manage business and organizational challenges and change, work behind the scenes to solve problems, make decisions, and advance projects through collaboration and with diplomacy
• Interest and experience operating across cultures and geographies globally
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, use influence to drive outcomes, and engage openly / directly at all levels of the organization
• Ability to quickly grasp complex business situations, manage confidential information with discretion, pivot across competing demands, and navigate within an ambiguous environment
• Highest integrity and confidentiality

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably with exposure to strategic planning and financial analysis
• Solid project management and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools
• 10+ years of related professional experience
• Ability to travel domestically and globally on occasion
• Extensive experience consulting with senior executives and other business stakeholders
• Strong orientation to team culture and cross-functional partnering
• History of driving highly ambiguous and complex projects