Senior Finance Manager, FP&A

Brooks Automation • Chelmsford, MA

236d • Remote

About The Position

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing. Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology. The Senior Finance Manager, FP&A prepares forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans. Consolidates quarterly budget, annual plan and forecast. Updates monthly forecast. Analyzes results, trends, performance metrics, and provides variance and root cause analyses to guide business decisions, highlighting causes of unexpected variances. Act as advisor and strategic partner to business for all financial, operational and client matters. Provides support to budget owners on annual budget(s) and long-range forecast processes. Partners with business and functional units to develop robust financial modeling assisting business partners to capture and appropriately reflect the financial implications of various strategies, initiatives and opportunities under consideration. Supports new business growth by coordinating market data collection and market selling activities to assist in sales prioritization and data collection optimization. Establishes and enhances financial planning processes, procedures, and controls. Develops/assesses gaps and makes improvements as necessary. Continuously improves the financial and operational reporting and information capabilities of the company. Develops root cause corrective action with colleagues and stewards correction action through to completion.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Finance/Accounting.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in FP&A and budgeting.
• Solid accounting and financial reporting experience in an operational environment.
• Proven experience as an effective financial partner in a global matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated self-starter with initiative to drive results.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to question status quo and provide solutions.
• Ability to link financial results to operational performance drivers.
• Ability to understand big picture with attention to details and inconsistencies.
• Positive attitude and strong team player.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup Tables, VBA), PowerPoint, ERP, TM1 and other data applications.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle Cloud experience or similar IT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans.
• Consolidates quarterly budget, annual plan and forecast.
• Updates monthly forecast.
• Analyzes results, trends, performance metrics, and provides variance and root cause analyses.
• Acts as advisor and strategic partner to business for all financial, operational and client matters.
• Provides support to budget owners on annual budget(s) and long-range forecast processes.
• Partners with business and functional units to develop robust financial modeling.
• Supports new business growth by coordinating market data collection and market selling activities.
• Establishes and enhances financial planning processes, procedures, and controls.
• Continuously improves financial and operational reporting and information capabilities.
• Develops root cause corrective action with colleagues.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree