Director of Finance (m/f/n)

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Position DetailsThe Director of Finance is the senior finance leader supporting Novanta’s $350M global Advanced Surgery Medical Device business unit, serving as a trusted business partner to the Business Unit leadership team. Based in Berlin, this role is responsible for financial strategy, planning, performance management, and decision support, ensuring the business delivers profitable growth aligned to Novanta’s enterprise goals. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, Advanced Surgery Business Unit, this role operates within a $1B U.S. publicly traded, matrixed environment, balancing business‑unit agility with enterprise governance, compliance, and financial discipline. The Director of Finance blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution and plays a critical role in shaping investment decisions, operational performance, and long‑term value creation.

ResponsibilitiesStrategic Finance & Business Partnership Serve as a senior finance leader within the Advanced Surgery BU, partnering closely with the VP of Finance and business unit leadership. Translate BU strategy into robust financial plans, investment cases, and performance targets. Support the VP of Finance in driving financial alignment between BU priorities and enterprise objectives. Provide financial leadership on growth initiatives, capital investments, and strategic trade‑offs. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management Lead BU financial planning activities in coordination with the VP of Finance, including: Annual operating plan, Long‑range strategic plan, Quarterly forecasts. Drive disciplined execution against revenue, margin, and cost commitments. Develop actionable insights for the VP of Finance and BU leaders, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Governance, Controls & Public Company Discipline Partner with the VP of Finance to ensure alignment with: AAP, SOX, internal control, and reporting requirements Novanta financial policies and enterprise expectations Support Corporate Finance interactions through the VP of Finance to ensure consistent communication and escalation pathways. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop BU finance talent, aligned to direction and priorities set by the VP of Finance. Serve as a role model for finance partnership, analytical rigor, and leadership behavior across the BU.

Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership rolesExperience supporting a global business unit in a public company environmentStrong background in FP&A, business partnership, and operational financeExperience working in matrixed, cross-cultural organizationsFluency in English (German proficiency is preferred but not required)Preferred MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalentExperience in Medical Devices, Life Sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing industries. Experience supporting businesses in the €250–500M revenue range. Exposure to M&A, integrations, or carve‑outs. Prior experience working closely with European-based leadership teams. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges.

This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT".