Head of Finance (Remote)

Director, Manufacturing FinanceAdvanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.The Director, Manufacturing Finance is a strategic finance leader responsible for partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations leadership to drive financial performance, cost excellence, and operational scalability across a life science tools organization. This role provides financial leadership across manufacturing sites, including planning, cost accounting, inventory management, capital investment, and continuous improvement initiatives.Responsibilities:Serve as the primary finance business partner to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations leadership.Provide actionable insights to optimize production efficiency, capacity utilization, and cost structure.buy analyses.Partner with site leaders to drive accountability for financial results and KPIs.Provide forward-looking insights on cost trends, throughput constraints, and margin performance.Translate operational metrics into financial outcomes for executive leadership.Annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for manufacturing operations.Develop variance analysis on key drivers including volume, yield, labor, overhead, and scrapOversee standard costing processes across manufacturing sites, including cost roll-ups and updates.Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead, absorption).Partner with operations to evaluate capital expenditures (CapEx) including new equipment, automation, and facility expansion.Develop business cases, ROI models, and post-investment reviews.SAP S/4HANA) implementation and optimization, particularly in manufacturing and cost accounting modules.Strengthen financial processes and internal controls related to inventory, costing, and manufacturing operations.Ensure audit readiness and compliance with SOX and regulatory requirements.Deep understanding of manufacturing finance, including variances, absorption costing, and operational KPIs.Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred).Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, experience with artificial intelligence enabled tools.Experience supporting multi-site, global manufacturing operations.Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability10 to 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant exposure to manufacturing environments.Prior experience in life sciences, medical devices, biotech, or highly regulated industries strongly preferred.Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory management.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.Capacity to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as requiredAble to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.Why work for Nova BiomedicalFlexible Medical, Dental, & Vision CoverageCompetitive 401k company matchBonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidaysGenerous Tuition reimbursementHybrid and flexible work arrangementsProfessional development, engagement and eventsCompany marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME officesCompany subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA officeWork Location: 4 days in office, 1 day remote, work schedule, onsite in our Waltham, MATargeted Salary Range: $200,000-$260,000/yrNova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. At Nova Biomedical, we're not just building instruments, we're powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova's cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we're setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we're building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. comEEO Statement:Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.