FP&A Business Partner

Nova Measuring Instruments; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments, located in Fremont, California, is seeking a highly analytical FP&A Analyst to join its finance team. This role involves strategic business partnership with R&D, Sales, and Management, and focuses on complex financial modeling and performance management.

Ideal candidates will have strong financial analytics skills and experience in technology or manufacturing. The position offers an annual salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis in a technology or manufacturing environment.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across departments.
• Ability to build and maintain complex financial models.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to various departments.
• Develop financial models to support operations and R&D investments.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management efforts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial Software

Job description

Nova is seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and collaborative FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic finance team within the semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry. This role serves as a strategic finance partner across the organization includingSales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Facilities, HR, and Management.

Pay Range: $150,000- $170,000 Annually (DOE)

You will be joining the Materials Metrology Division

• Our Materials Metrology Division is a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where individuals contribute both independently and collectively to drive business success.
• We operate at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, analyzing materials at nanometric and atomic levels to deliver critical insights to customers.
• Our work directly enables advanced chip manufacturing, and each team member plays a meaningful role in shaping the future of technology.

Responsibilities

What will you do as a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst?

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Facilities, HR, and Management
• Develop deep understanding of semiconductor equipment business drivers, including bookings, backlog, revenue recognition, and product life cycles
• Partner with stakeholders on strategic planning, headcount investment, and resource allocation decisions
• Provide financial guidance and ROI analysis on new product introductions (NPI), engineering programs, and strategic initiatives
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models supporting:
• Operating expenses and R&D investments
• Support full P&L ownership, including monthly close support, accruals review, and forecast alignment
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, incorporating CapEx cycles and working capital dynamics (inventory, receivables)

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Annual operating plan and rolling forecast processes for assigned functions
• Ensure strong alignment between departmental plans and corporate financial targets
• Monitor and analyze actual performance vs. plan:
• Opex (R&D, SG&A, Facilities, HR)
• Headcount and cost trends
• CapEx spend vs. plan