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Novanta

Director of Finance (m/f/n)

LocationBerlin, Germany
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 7, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live2h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
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
Nice to have6
German proficiency is preferred but not required
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
About the company
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
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
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Serve as a senior finance leader within the Advanced Surgery BU, partnering closely with the VP of Finance and business unit leadership.
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Translate BU strategy into robust financial plans, investment cases, and performance targets.
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Support the VP of Finance in driving financial alignment between BU priorities and enterprise objectives.
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Provide financial leadership on growth initiatives, capital investments, and strategic trade-offs.
Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management
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Lead BU financial planning activities in coordination with the VP of Finance, including: Annual operating plan, Long-range strategic plan, Quarterly forecasts.
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Drive disciplined execution against revenue, margin, and cost commitments.
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Develop actionable insights for the VP of Finance and BU leaders, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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Governance, Controls & Public Company Discipline
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Partner with the VP of Finance to ensure alignment with:
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AAP, SOX, internal control, and reporting requirements
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Novanta financial policies and enterprise expectations
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Support Corporate Finance interactions through the VP of Finance to ensure consistent communication and escalation pathways.
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead and develop BU finance talent, aligned to direction and priorities set by the VP of Finance.
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Serve as a role model for finance partnership, analytical rigor, and leadership behavior across the BU.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
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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
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Fluency in English (German proficiency is preferred but not required)
Preferred
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MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent
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Experience in Medical Devices, Life Sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing industries.
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Experience supporting businesses in the €250–500M revenue range.
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Exposure to M&A, integrations, or carve-outs.
•
Prior experience working closely with European-based leadership teams.
Legal
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.
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