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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Waltham, MA · On-site

$188K - $221K/yr

Partner with Sales Operations to oversee capacity planning, sales compensation planning, quota ... Develop and refine the FP&A Intelligence Infrastructure for recurring revenue workflows.

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for director financial operations in Boston, MA is $116,984.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $147,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Financial Operations vs Financial Controller?

AspectDirector Financial OperationsFinancial Controller
Primary FocusOversees financial processes, strategic planning, and operational efficiencyManages accounting, financial reporting, and compliance
ResponsibilitiesFinancial strategy, process improvement, team leadershipFinancial statements, audits, internal controls
CredentialsTypically CPA or CFA, extensive finance experienceUsually CPA, accounting background
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership, cross-department collaborationFinance and accounting departments, compliance focus

The main difference is that the Director Financial Operations focuses on strategic financial management and operational efficiency, while the Financial Controller handles accounting, reporting, and compliance. Both roles require strong financial credentials and are vital in finance teams, but they serve different functions within an organization.

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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Azenta

Burlington, MA

$174K - $218K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 hours ago

Azenta Life Sciences rating

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Azenta Inc.At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and IntegrityJob TitleDirector, Financial Planning & AnalysisJob Description

How You'll Add Value...

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Leader to join our growing and dynamic organization. This position will provide overall FP&A leadership and guidance to this fast-growing public company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing timely and insightful financial analysis to executive leaders and the Board of Directors. The candidate will lead the multi-year strategic and annual operating plans, monitor progress against these plans, and build business cases for new opportunities in this fast-growing business. This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing business analytics and intelligence tools to improve financial processes and analytical capabilities. As a senior finance leader, the candidate will also be responsible for improving the FP&A skill set across the organization and mentor/develop the extended finance team. The person will support special projects as required to support decision making.

What You'll Do...

  • Act as a trusted business partner and provide sound financial guidance and proactive business insights.
  • Lead the annual operating plan and the strategic multi-year plan cycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to compile and analyze forecasts, and operational drivers.
  • Provide proactive monitoring & insights into performance against plans; develop leading indicators in partnership with operating team. Develop a deep understanding of the business units to connect operations and finance,
  • Use technology to build out data analytics and business intelligence capabilities, meaningful reporting tools, and continuously enhance business systems.
  • Enhance processes through standardization and consistency. Educate the organization and roll out proactive analytical capabilities.
  • Collaboration with Investor Relations on earnings preparation, external messaging and investor meetings
  • Preparation of Board materials
  • Prepare business cases and analysis packages for key decisions (e.g. growth into new products / locations), including assessment of M&A opportunities

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Experience:
    • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate.
    • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
    • Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and operational metrics.
    • High level understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX/internal control requirements
    • Proficiency in digital tools (excel, ppt), ERP (Oracle, HFM, OneStream), data analytics tools (Tableau, etc.)
  • Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions/Schedule

  • Onsite in Burlington, MA office 4 days/week
  • May be asked to travel occasionally (anticipated to be around 10%)

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

United States Base Compensation: $174,000.00 - $218,000.00

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

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