Cellares · 2 days ago
Director, Operations Finance
Bridgewater, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expCellares is seeking a dynamic, influential, and highly motivated Director, Operations Finance to support the Operations organization worldwide. The role focuses on product costing, driving operational efficiencies, and leading finance teams at manufacturing facilities to improve gross margins and support strategic goals.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturingMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officer and Operations leadership to provide financial support and business partnering for the Operations organization
Manage all aspects of FP&A for Operations, such as forecasting, monthly budget vs. actual, and analysis
Provide insights into key opportunities and profitability for potential projects to ensure each is financially viable and aligns with the company’s strategic goals
Develop and maintain the manning plan for our manufacturing sites to ensure gross margin targets are achieved and drive cost improvement projects to improve gross margins over time
Support the creation of business and financial presentations (e.g., board decks, Quarterly Business Reports, etc.) for Operations-related activities
Establish and lead Operations Finance teams at our manufacturing site in Bridgewater, Europe, and Japan
As part of the Company’s annual audit process, prepare supporting and supplemental information as requested by the Company’s auditors, as it relates to Operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
10+ years of relevant demonstrated financial and leadership experience
Extensive experience with SAP or other relevant ERP solutions
Experience with analysis tools and databases such as SQL, Power Query, Power BI, Snowflake, and Tableau
Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail and the willingness to be in a hands-on position
Deep understanding of industry financials
Proven track record of financial leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners
Benefits
Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(k) Matching
Onsite lunches
Stock options
Company
Cellares
Cellares is a life sciences technology company that develops the Cell Shuttle to automate cell therapy manufacturing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$355MKey Investors
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesEclipse Ventures
2023-08-23Series C· $255M
2021-05-05Series B· $82M
2020-10-29Series A· $18M
Leadership Team
Fabian Gerlinghaus
Co-Founder and CEO
Omar Kurdi
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
Genetic Engineering News
2026-01-11
2026-01-09
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