Finance Business Partner - Commercial Excellence

Finance Business Partner - Commercial Excellence

Title:

Finance Business Partner - Commercial Excellence

Department:
Finance

Location:

Niwot, CO

Reports To:

Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About Us:

Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufacturers in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner – Commercial Excellence who will contribute to the success of the Finance Team, applying their expertise in Finance to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross‑functional teams, demonstrate strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Finance Business Partner to join our growing team at Particle Measuring Systems. The role focuses on supporting Commercial and Marketing teams through expert financial analysis, with a particular focus on pricing and discounting strategies to optimize margins. Power BI skills are a must. This role will report directly to the Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager while maintaining close relationships with the Global Vice President of Sales and the Vice President – Marketing and Strategy.

• Pricing Analysis
  • Conduct thorough analysis of pricing strategies and recommend data‑driven adjustments.
  • Support commercial teams in implementing effective pricing solutions.
• Margin Optimization
  • Monitor and analyze gross margin by product, customer, and channel.
  • Identify margin improvement opportunities and support the development of actionable plans.
• Discounting Analysis
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing to optimize product mix and discounting strategies.
  • Review and approve discount requests, ensuring alignment with profitability targets.
  • Assess the impact of discounting on both revenue and margin.
  • Develop clear guidelines and guardrails for discounting practices.
  • Enhance the discount approval workflow.
  • Lead the development of a Power BI or Excel deal tool to support discounting decisions.
• Commercial Analytics
  • Provide actionable insights on sales performance, pipeline health, and conversion rates.
  • Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to track and communicate key commercial KPIs.
• Strategic Projects
  • Serve as the finance partner for go‑to‑market initiatives and commercial excellence projects, providing financial analysis, modeling, and decision support.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evaluate project feasibility, assess financial impact, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Support the development and implementation of new tools, processes, and reporting solutions to drive strategic improvements.
• Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Lead and support the annual budgeting process for Sales & Marketing expenses and capital expenditures, partnering closely with department leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and actionable forecasts to guide decision‑making and resource allocation.
  • Analyze budget variances and proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements in pricing, margin management, and commercial analytics.
  • Stay up to date with best practices and tools in pricing and commercial finance to ensure ongoing excellence.
  • Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

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