Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Novanta Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,530 - 217,600; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, FP&A to own the core reporting and planning processes across weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

You will deliver accurate, timely, and insight-driven financial information to executive leadership, the Board, and investors. You will collaborate with BU finance and the BI team, develop forecasting templates in EPBCS, and push for automation and AI-enabled reporting using Snowflake and Power BI to improve data quality and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 5–10 years of progressive FP&A/financial reporting experience.
• Proven ability to own recurring FP&A processes with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of routine financial reports across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles.
• Standardize management-ready outputs (GM bridge, EBITDA variance).
• Coordinate and support BU finance teams and EPBCS users in forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Variance analysis

Executive presentation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP S/4HANA

PBCS/FCCS

Oracle EPM

Hyperion

Snowflake

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be a key member of Novanta’s Corporate FP&A team, responsible for owning and executing the company’s core reporting and planning processes across weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. Your role will deliver accurate, timely, and insight-driven financial information to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and the company’s investors and shareholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of routine financial reports across all operating cadences—weekly, monthly, quarterly (QOR), and annual (AOP/STRAP)—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all cycles.
• Standardize management‑ready outputs, including GM bridge, EBITDA variance, and lead ad‑hoc report building.
• Coordinate and support Business Unit finance teams and Planning Application (EPBCS) users through the forecasting and reporting process; develop templates, guidance, and calendars to facilitate timely and accurate submissions.
• Support preparation of Board of Directors materials, Earnings Release content, partnering with the Director and SVP of Finance as needed.
• Partner with the Data Analyst and BI team to identify gaps, resolve data quality issues, and support development of new analytics tools and reporting solutions (Snowflake, PowerBI).
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements across FP&A reporting workflows; develop and maintain standard work documentation for all routine activities.
• Drive automation opportunities and template enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of financial reporting; support AI tool adoption across Corporate Finance workflows.
• Build strong working relationships with Business Unit finance leaders, Corporate Finance colleagues, and cross‑functional partners; communicate financial results, risks, and opportunities clearly and concisely to a range of audiences, including senior leadership.
• Support training and knowledge transfer for junior team members; contribute to a collaborative and high‑performance team culture.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, or a related finance discipline; corporate FP&A experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and manage recurring FP&A processes with a high standard of accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and variance analysis skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Enterprise Performance Management tools required (PBCS/FCCS, Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or equivalent).
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent); Snowflake or data warehouse exposure a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred); understanding of financial data flows from source systems to reporting.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives, including problem identification and implementation of scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated success in project management, including scoping, resource and time management, working cross‑functionally, and achieving project targets.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner effectively with senior leaders.
• Self‑starter with a continuous improvement mindset, motivated by curiosity and learning, thriving in the dynamic and flexible environment of a growing company.
• Ideally, experience in industrial manufacturing or medical technology market.

Compensation

The salary for this role will range from $145,530.00 - $217,600.00 USD annual based on full‑time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation and/or long‑term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Travel Requirements

Occasional. Physical Requirements: Mobility to work in a standard office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and printer; ability to use vision to read computer screens and printed materials.

EEO Statement

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.