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 rapid-changing environment.
- Understanding of technology-driven businesses and innovation-led growth models.

📌 Director & Finance Partner, NovAtel & Positioning+ Divisions (Calgary)
🏢 Hexagon Autonomous Solutions
📍 Calgary