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Novanta Inc. · 2 months ago

Director of Finance Operations - Robotics & Automation

Apex, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Novanta Inc. is a company that powers technology products transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing. The Director of Finance Operations will provide financial, analytical, and decision support for the Robotics and Automation business unit, leading business analysis, forecasting, and planning processes.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly & quarterly financial analysis process, which includes detailed analysis of the P&L and Balance Sheet to gain specific insights and make recommendations for business improvements

Develop and lead the monthly & quarterly financial forecasting and planning process to predict operating results, coordinate forecasting processes across the global business, define deliverables, and help drive better business outcomes

Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to support internal reporting & management discussion and analysis of the financial and operating performance

Lead annual budgeting processes including developing financial targets, key metrics, multi-year financial projections, and alignment of financial and operational objectives

Support and manage strategic development planning processes

Provide analysis of new business opportunities, customer pricing, new product development, manufacturing strategy, acquisitions modeling, and due diligence efforts

Proactively identify process improvements, cost efficiency initiatives, while helping to drive stronger ownership over the businesses' productivity programs to drive better financial outcomes

Ensure that the business is run in a cost effective, cash conscience manner, with an emphasis on maximizing economic returns on investments and cash on cash returns

Further advance initiatives to streamline and standardize financial processes across the organization, ensuring consistency and efficiency in operations

Develop and implement best practices for financial planning and analysis, including the creation of standardized templates and procedures

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and drive continuous improvement efforts

Oversee the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reports to provide real-time insights into financial performance and key metrics

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used in Power BI reports, working closely with the IT and data teams to manage data sources and integrations

Assist in special projects as needed

Provide proactive financial guidance to functional leaders: Advise business and functional leaders on the financial impact of operational decisions, ensuring alignment with financial commitments and strategic objectives

Deliver clear reasoning for commercial decisions: Support and explain business decisions related to pricing, gross margin, and profitability, ensuring recommendations are grounded in robust financial analysis

Design and implement new reporting processes: Identify gaps in existing financial reporting and create new processes and reports to deliver actionable insights for business leaders

Champion problem-solving in low process maturity environments: Apply a structured problem-solving toolkit to navigate ambiguity and drive improvements in areas with limited established processes

Influence and support commercial change: Actively support and influence change initiatives within the commercial organization, driving results through effective collaboration and financial leadership

Collaborate on headcount and resource planning: Work closely with HR and business leaders to ensure open headcount and resource planning aligns with financial forecasts and business needs

Qualification

Financial planningAnalysisIndustrial manufacturing experienceBuilding finance functionsAdvanced MS ExcelHyperion/HFMOracle/SAPFinancial modeling skillsProcess improvementLeadership influenceChange management expertiseCollaboration skillsProblem-solving capabilities

Required

BS degree in Finance or Accounting

10+ years progressive experience in financial planning and analysis; industrial manufacturing experience required

Demonstrated success in building finance functions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence

Exceptional financial, analytical, and modeling skills

Proven management abilities in the areas of performance management, leadership influence and executive engagement

Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives, including problem identification & mitigation

Advanced MS Excel required; Hyperion/HFM, and Oracle/SAP preferred

Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced unstructured atmosphere with minimal supervision

Strong business partnering and influencing skills: Demonstrated ability to guide and influence cross-functional leaders, especially in commercial and operational functions, to achieve financial and strategic goals

Advanced problem-solving capabilities: Proven experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis) in environments with low process maturity

Process creation and improvement: Track record of designing and implementing new financial processes and reporting tools from the ground up

Change management expertise: Adept at supporting and driving organizational change, particularly within commercial teams, to deliver measurable business results

Exceptional collaboration skills: Ability to work effectively across functions, including HR, operations, and commercial teams, to support headcount planning and resource allocation

Company

Novanta Inc.

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Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage.

Founded in 1968

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.novanta.com

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