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Position Details
The 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.
Responsibilities:
Strategic 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 Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles
Experience supporting a global business unit in a public company environment
Strong background in FP&A, business partnership, and operational finance
Experience working in matrixed, cross-cultural organizations
Fluency in English (German proficiency is preferred but not required)
Preferred
MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent
Experience 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles
- Experience supporting a global business unit in a public company environment
- Strong background in FP&A, business partnership, and operational finance
- Experience working in matrixed, cross-cultural organizations
- Fluency in English
- German proficiency
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent
- Experience 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 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
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