Director & Finance Partner, NovAtel & Positioning+ Divisions

Overview

Hexagon Autonoumous Solutions Business Area is looking for a

Director & Finance Partner, NovAtel & Positioning+ Divisions

to provide strategic financial leadership across the NovAtel, Agriculture, and A&D Divisions. Reporting to the NovAtel Division President and partnering closely with the Agriculture and A&D Division Presidents, this role drives financial performance, strategic planning, governance, and operational excellence across a global organisation. The role has global accountability for

FP&A, project accounting, R&D accounting, logistics and operations finance, governance, and finance business partnering

, while working closely with Global Business Services to ensure effective and harmonized financial processes. A key expectation is to champion

The Hexagon Way

through speed, accountability, and transparency while serving as a trusted advisor to business leadership. The Location:

The position is based in North America and requires flexibility to support global stakeholders. Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities as

Director & Finance Partner, NovAtel & Positioning+ Divisions

include: Strategic Finance Leadership Lead the finance business partnering team supporting the Positioning Divisions. Partner with divisional leaders to develop strategy-aligned budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and investment decisions. Provide financial insight, risk assessment, and performance analysis to support growth, profitability, cash generation, and recurring revenue expansion. Connect R&D investment decisions with product commercialization and business outcomes. FP&A, Project and R&D Accounting Govern financial planning and analysis processes, including forecasting, variance analysis, management reporting, and performance reviews. Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, cost allocation, and financial controls across global project portfolios. Ensure effective R&D accounting, capitalization oversight, grant management, and investment discipline. Support informed decision making through robust financial models and business case analysis. Operations & Business Performance Provide financial oversight for logistics and operations, driving cost transparency, gross margin improvement, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Promote disciplined resource allocation and scalable operating practices that improve profitability and cash conversion. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, corporate policies, delegation authorities, and governance requirements. Partner with Legal, Export Control, Credit, and other corporate functions to manage commercial, regulatory, compliance, and credit risks. Maintain governance frameworks and ensure divisional adherence to required standards and controls. Stakeholder & Organizational Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership teams and key stakeholders globally. Drive alignment between the business, Global Business Services, and corporate functions to improve processes and stakeholder experience. Support strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and M&A activities from diligence through integration. Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and continuous improvement of finance practices. Qualifications

Must Have Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CA preferred, MBA advantageous. 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience. Strong background in FP&A, business partnering, project accounting, R&D accounting, and operations finance. Experience supporting global organizations and shared services environments. Demonstrated success working with senior executives in complex, matrixed organizations. Experience with governance frameworks, delegation authorities, due diligence, acquisitions, and integration activities. Willingness to travel internationally and work across multiple time zones. Key Success Factors Strategic thinking and business acumen. Strong communication, storytelling, and executive presentation skills. Ability to drive transformation, manage change, and influence across functions. Commercial mindset combined with financial rigor. Collaborative leadership style and strong stakeholder management capability. Global perspective and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. Understanding of technology-driven businesses and innovation-led growth models.

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