Principal Finance Manager

Onto Innovation • Milpitas, CA

7d • $128,000 - $192,000

About The Position

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient. Job Summary & Responsibilities The Finance Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Global Commercial and Services organization, providing financial leadership across global operating expenses, regional P&L performance, and business decision support. This role blends strong FP&A capability, business partnership, and financial governance to drive profitable growth and disciplined spending.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CMA/CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business finance roles.
• Strong experience supporting global organizations and cross-regional stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of P&L management, operating expense control, and forecasting processes.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g., EPM, Oracle, or similar).
• Strategic business partnering and influencing skills
• Strong financial modeling and variance analysis
• Executive communication and storytelling with data
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment
• Balance of accounting foundation and forward-looking FP&A mindset

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to NA Commercial and Services leadership, supporting strategic planning, investment decisions, and performance management.
• Provide actionable insights on revenue, margin drivers to influence business outcomes.
• Support AOP, forecast cycles, and quarterly business reviews with clear financial narratives and recommendations.
• Lead global operating expense planning, tracking, and governance for Commercial and Services functions.
• Monitor headcount, spending trends; identify risks and opportunities versus plan.
• Partner with functional leaders to drive cost discipline and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Establish early-warning indicators and corrective actions to maintain spending within approved budgets.
• Support regional Commercial and Services P&L performance and identify key drivers for variance verses plan.
• Collaborate with regional finance teams and business leaders to ensure consistency in reporting, assumptions, and financial execution.
• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes related to Commercial organization.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and alignment across global and regional stakeholders.
• Improve financial transparency through standardized dashboards and performance metrics.
• Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and regional finance teams to ensure data integrity and alignment between financial results and forecasts.
• Support executive reviews and leadership discussions with clear, concise financial

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• wellness initiatives
• competitive salaries
• Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level