FP&A 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: $160,000–$180,000 Annually (DOE)

• 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.

• Certified Great Place to Work:
  Recognized between  based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer‑Focused Environment:
  Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high‑impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning:
  At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting‑edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs.

• 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:
• Revenue forecasting (bookings, backlog conversion, shipment timing).
• Gross margin (product mix, standard costs, absorption, service margins).
• 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…