Sr. Manager, Service Finance

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.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Sr. Manager, Service Finance is a senior finance partner supporting the Service organization, acting as a strategic advisor to business leaders and a driver of financial performance. This role owns the service performance narrative, leads forecasting and planning processes, and delivers actionable insights to drive margin expansion, operational efficiency, and value creation.

Success in this role is defined by translating financial and operational data into clear business actions, improving decision-making, and delivering measurable P&L impact.

• 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
• 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
• Monitor 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

• Develop financial models to assess strategic initiatives, investments, and productivity improvements
• Drive initiatives that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and ROI
• Partner cross-functionally to align financial outcomes with business execution
• Establish and enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities

• Own monthly and quarterly business reviews, including performance summaries and action tracking
• Deliver clear, concise reporting on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Improve reporting tools and data accessibility to enable faster, more informed decisions

• Strategic and hands-on—able to move from data to insight to action quickly
• Strong business acumen with focus on value creation and operational impact
• Independent thinker with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive accountability
• High ownership mentality with a bias toward execution and results

• 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

• Financial and operational analysis; variance and root cause identification
• Strong Excel and data tool proficiency (ERP, planning systems, etc.)
• Executive-level communication and storytelling
• Ability to connect financial results to operational drivers
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset

• Clear ownership of service financial performance and…