Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)

Teradyne • North Reading, MA

114d

About The Position

We're seeking a proactive, strategically minded Finance Manager to partner with our Engineering, Project Management Office (PMO), and Sales organizations. This role will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing actionable insights, driving financial discipline, and leading process improvements that unlock efficiency and value across the business. You will combine strong financial planning and analysis skills with a passion for business partnering, enabling you to influence decision-making and drive results. You'll also be at the forefront of process optimization and automation, building scalable solutions that make our teams faster, smarter, and more data driven.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CPA/CFA preferred)
• 5+ years' progressive experience in Finance or FP&A, preferably supporting operational functions
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives
• Strong analytical skills with mastery of Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Track record in process improvement and automation

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary finance contact for Engineering, PMO, and Sales leadership
• Collaborate with Engineering to assess resource allocation and capital expenditures
• Partner with Sales to evaluate pipeline health, incentive plans, pricing strategies, and revenue forecasts
• Work with PMO to track project budgets, timelines, and financial risks, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
• Translate operational strategies into financial impacts and advise on key business decisions
• Own forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning across Engineering, Sales, and PMO departments
• Develop integrated financial models to evaluate R&D investments, sales performance, and project ROI
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial performance reviews and deliver meaningful variance analysis with actionable recommendations to SEMI Senior Management
• Identify inefficiencies in financial workflows and reporting processes
• Lead initiatives to automate data collection, reporting, and analysis using tools such as Power BI, Excel macros, or ERP enhancements
• Standardize and document best practices for recurring processes
• Monitor and report on KPIs across all three functions, developing dashboards and scorecards for leadership
• Develop dashboards and reports to increase visibility into operational and financial health
• Partner with leaders to implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree