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.

• 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
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models supporting:
• 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 Cap Ex cycles and working capital dynamics (inventory, receivables)

• 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
• Cap Ex 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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…