Financial Planning Analyst

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 including Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Facilities, HR, and Management.

You will play a critical role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making by translating complex operational and financial data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical, and capital-intensive environment and understands the dynamics of long sales cycles, backlog-driven revenue, and product lifecycle investments.

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.

Why Nova:

• Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized between 2022-2026 based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs

Role 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

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models supporting:
• Revenue forecasting (bookings, backlog conversion, shipment timing)
• Gross margin (product mix, standard costs, absorption, service margins)
• 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
• Identify risks and opportunities, and proactively recommend mitigation strategies
• Partner with supply chain and operations on inventory planning, excess & obsolete (E&O), and cost control initiatives

Manufacturing & Cost Analysis

• Analyze product margins, cost structures, and standard cost variances (labor, overhead, materials)
• Support BOM cost visibility and margin improvement initiatives
• Provide insights into manufacturing efficiency, capacity utilization, and absorption
• Evaluate impact of pricing, product mix, and supply chain dynamics on profitability

Management Reporting & Insights

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with clear variance analysis and actionable insights
• Develop executive-level dashboards and KPI reporting (bookings, backlog, revenue, margins, operating leverage)
• Deliver concise, data-driven presentations to senior leadership
• Support board and investor reporting with structured financial narratives

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, forecasting accuracy, and reporting efficiency
• Enhance financial visibility through automation, dashboards, and scalable planning tools
• Partner with IT and systems teams to optimize ERP and planning systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud, Adaptive)
• Improve data integration across finance, operations, and sales systems

Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Initiatives

• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis (demand shifts, cost inflation, supply constraints)
• Build business cases for capital investments, capacity expansion, and strategic programs
• Support product lifecycle cost analysis (PLC) and portfolio optimization
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on growth, margin expansion, and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 8 years of FP&A or finance experience, preferably with semiconductor experience
• Strong financial modeling skills, including experience with complex, multi-variable forecasting
• Solid understanding of:
• Financial statements
• Revenue and margin
• Product and service cost structures
• Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools – Oracle is a plus
• Advanced experience in Excel, PowerPoint and analytical tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• High integrity and strong work ethic

Core Competencies

• Strategic Business Partner: Understands both financial and operational drivers in a complex manufacturing environment
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights
• Proactive Ownership: Takes initiative, manages priorities, anticipates needs, and drives outcomes independently
• Results-Oriented Mindset: Focused on delivering timely measurable impact on business performance
• Effective Communicator: Translates technical financial concepts into clear business recommendations
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a cyclical, fast-evolving semiconductor industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, Smart View, Adaptive Planning
• Background in semiconductor equipment or high-tech manufacturing
• Experience supporting large-scale R&D organizations with multiple concurrent programs
• Familiarity with:
• Revenue recognition in hardware businesses (e.g., milestone/delivery-based)
• Supply chain and demand planning processes
• R&D and CapEx-intensive environments and long product development cycles

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com