Senior Financial Analyst, and Value Creation

## Senior Financial Analyst, Performance and Value Creation Apply locations:
Chelmsford MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R9178

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.

Senior Financial Analyst, Performance and Value Creation##
** Job Description
** We are seeking a
** Sr. Financial Analyst, Performance & Value Creation
** to play a critical role in diagnosing business performance, challenging assumptions, and driving measurable value creation across the organization.
** Role Summary**:  This role is a strategic finance partner responsible for diagnosing performance drivers, challenging pricing and cost structures, and unlocking margin improvement opportunities. You will translate complex data into actionable insights and drive decisions that directly impact business outcomes.

This is not a passive reporting role—we are looking for a proactive, analytically rigorous “hunter” who surfaces opportunities and influences change.

** Key Responsibilities**:

Performance & Gross Margin Analysis (Primary Mission)
* Diagnose and quantify drivers of revenue, gross margin, and cost performance vs. expectations
* Decompose performance into price, mix, volume, productivity, and cost drivers
* Surface and size opportunities with clear financial impact

Value Creation & Decision Support
* Challenge pricing, cost structures, and operating assumptions to unlock value
* Translate analysis into actionable recommendations and business decisions
* Build and manage a pipeline of margin, pricing, and cost optimization initiatives

Forecasting & Performance Tracking
* Pressure-test assumptions and identify leading indicators, risks, and gaps
* Ensure forecasting reflects operational realities and emerging trends
* Drive clarity on performance drivers and expected outcomes
*
* Minimum Requirements:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field.
* 6+ years progressive FP&A/accounting experience.
* Strong modeling, planning, and analytical expertise.
* Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems and quantify financial impact
* Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills highly desired
* Strong business acumen and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
** What We’re Looking For**
* ** Relentless curiosity** – digs beyond surface-level answers
* ** Bias for action** – proactively surfaces issues and opportunities
* ** Commercial mindset** – connects analysis to business impact
* ** Comfort challenging the status quo** – pushes back on assumptions and decisions
* ** Structured problem solver** – frames ambiguity and drives clarity
* ** Ownership mentality** – accountable for outcomes, not just analysis
* ** Clear communicator** – delivers concise, decision-ready insights
** Compensation
* * Base Salary Range: $ USD to $ USDFactors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
** Benefits
* * At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
* Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability…