Sr. Manager, Service Finance
Brooks Automation · Chelmsford, MA · 2 mo ago
$148k/yrFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Lead monthly forecasts, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for the Service function
- Consolidate and analyze financial results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Provide variance analysis with clear root cause insights and recommended actions
- Possess strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
- Partner with budget owners to ensure accurate planning assumptions and alignment
- Own service gross margin performance, drivers, and improvement opportunities
- Lead performance narratives explaining what changed and why across revenue, cost, and mix
- Identify, quantify, and drive execution of margin improvement initiatives across the service portfolio
- Maintain key performance indicators and leading metrics tied to growth, efficiency, and profitability
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to Service leadership on operational and strategic decisions
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations
- Support pricing strategies, cost optimization, and investment decisions
- Pressure-test assumptions and evaluate trade-offs to improve business outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A and business partnering
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
- Experience supporting operational or service-based organizations preferred
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive measurable business impact
Key Skills
- Financial and operational analysis; variance and root cause identification
- Strong Excel and data tool proficiency (ERP, planning systems, etc.)
- Executive-level communication and storytelling
- Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset