Executive Director, Finance

Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful : helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

The Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will serve as a key strategic partner to the president, Global Pharmaceutical and International Consumer (GPIC) and senior leadership team, driving financial insight, planning, and analysis. Reporting to the Bausch + Lomb Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role will oversee forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, performance measurement, and strategic decision support to enable sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

The Executive Director will lead a high-performing FP&A team, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights. This individual will play a critical role in long-range planning, capital allocation, and portfolio management, ensuring alignment with the companys strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with the CFO and GPIC leadership to shape financial strategies and business plans.

Lead annual operating plan, budget, and long-range strategic planning processes.

Provide forward-looking analysis to support decision-making across commercial, R&D, and operations.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Drive forecasting accuracy, scenario planning, and variance analysis.

Deliver insights on key business drivers, profitability, and risks / opportunities.

Consolidate and present financial results to executive management.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and variance analysis.

Drive disciplined Gross-To-Nets (GTN) sales forecasting and reporting.

Business Partnership

Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate new product launches, pricing strategies, clinical investments, and business development opportunities.

Support capital allocation decisions, portfolio prioritization, and resource deployment.

Serve as trusted advisor on financial performance and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing FP&A team with strong analytical and business partnership capabilities.

Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred.

15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.

Strong background in global pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries required with prior experience in U.S. managed markets.

Demonstrated success operating as a strong business partner with an in-depth understanding of the business and ability to develop strategies, forecasts, and plans to drive growth and profitability.

Expertise leading disciplined Gross-To-Net sales and revenue forecast processes.

Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Skills and competencies :

Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and financial modeling skills.

Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive cross-functional alignment.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting to Boards and executive committees.

Ability to influence and build credibility with business and functional partners through disciplined decision-making.

Demonstrated ability to respond resourcefully to ambiguity and changes in dynamic business environments.

Strong leadership presence with ability to develop high-performing teams.

Expertise in financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights), data visualization, and advanced Excel / Power BI or similar tools.

Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between [$265,000.00 and $290,000.00]. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and / or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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