Director of Finance (m/f/n)

Director of Finance – Advanced Surgery Business Unit

Based in Berlin, the Director of Finance is a senior finance leader supporting Novanta’s $350M Advanced Surgery Medical Device business unit. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Finance, Advanced Surgery Business Unit, and is responsible for financial strategy, planning, performance management and decision support, ensuring profitable growth aligned with Novanta’s enterprise goals within a $1B U.S. publicly‑traded, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead BU financial planning activities, including the annual operating plan, long‑range strategic plan and 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.
• Partner with the VP to ensure compliance with AAP, SOX, internal controls and reporting requirements under Novanta’s financial policies and enterprise expectations.
• Support Corporate Finance interactions through the VP of Finance to ensure consistent communication and escalation pathways.
• Lead and develop BU finance talent, aligned to direction and priorities set by the VP of Finance, and serve as a role model for finance partnership, analytical rigor and leadership behavior across the BU.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novanta is 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 +1781‑266‑5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.