Finance Business Partner - Operations
Particle Measuring Systems

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Finance Business Partner - Operations - Boulder, CO

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation, and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring. We create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever-changing regulatory requirements.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Business Partner to join our growing team at Particle Measuring Systems. The Finance Business Partner - Operations role will focus on providing critical financial analysis and support to the operations department consisting of manufacturing, supply chain, quality, logistics and after-sales services. You will be instrumental in driving efficiency and profitability through in-depth analysis of supply chain forecasts, sales projections, product costing, and various financial reserves. You will also play a key role in supporting Lean processes and analyzing financial performance related to service and installation operations. This role will report directly to the Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager but will maintain a close relationship with the Operations Leadership and their direct reports.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Forecast Analysis:
  • Analyze and interpret supply chain forecasts to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to refine forecasts and ensure alignment with financial goals.

• Monthly Sales Forecast Analysis:
  • Review and analyze monthly sales forecasts, identifying variances and providing actionable insights.
  • Work closely with sales and marketing teams to adjust forecasts based on market conditions and business strategy.
  • Align sales forecasts to production schedules, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Product Costing Review:
  • Conduct detailed analysis of product costing, including material, labor, and overhead costs.
  • Ensure accurate cost allocation and identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement.

• Warranty Analysis and Reserve Preparation:
  • Analyze warranty claims and prepare related reserves.
  • Monitor and assess warranty trends, making recommendations for reserve adjustments as needed.

• Inventory Reserve Analysis:
  • Analyze inventory reserves and assess the adequacy of reserve levels.
  • Provide recommendations for reserve adjustments to reflect current market conditions and inventory turnover.

• Deferred Revenue Review:
  • Review and analyze deferred revenue accounts, ensuring proper recognition and alignment with revenue policies.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to resolve any discrepancies.

• Support Lean Processes:
  • Support and contribute to Lean initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing waste.
  • Provide financial insights to support process improvements and cost-saving projects.

• Service and Installation Business P&L Analysis:
  • Report and analyze Profit and Loss statements for the service and installation segments.
  • Provide insights into financial performance, highlighting areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.

Leadership and Personal Competencies

• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Encourages a highly collaborative team environment and actively engages with all major internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have good planning and organizational skills and be able to communicate precisely and concisely with all levels of the organization. Must have prior experience communicating with and supporting executive and senior level management.
• Possesses a true business mindset understanding the key drivers behind top and bottom-line growth as well as all aspects of business risk.
• Strategic focus with the ability to deep dive into the details to support the strategic analysis.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to periodically travel internationally.
• Someone who can still learn, and develop, and not only be open to, but embrace change.
• A character of unimpeachable integrity who endorses, promotes and models the Company's core values of: Be True, Own It and Aim High.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree ne in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or similar certification is a plus.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial analysis role, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Accounting experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Understanding of Lean principles and experience supporting Lean initiatives is preferred.

The Details

Location - This is position is "in-office" approximately 50% of the time. The remainder of the time you may work from home. These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the Manager's expectations for the position. The location of this position is in Boulder, CO; anticipated move to Niwot, CO in mid-2025. Local candidates will receive first consideration.

2024 Benefits At-a-Glance

Our benefit package is provided through our parent company, Spectris.

• Medical, including sick leave.
• Health Advocate - This confidential service can help you; your spouse, dependent children, parents, and parents-in-law resolve health care and insurance-related issues, manage chronic conditions and improve your health and well-being.
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO; DeltaCare USA
• Vision - VSP Vision Plan
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Wellness Clinic - Onsite physician for basic health and wellness consultations.

Pay Range

$95,000 - 145,000 depending upon experience

How we determine what we pay (compensation philosophy)

Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for the Boulder, Colorado area. We will evaluate external equity, which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we to make competitive offers between the minimum and around the midpoint of the range. This allows the new employee room for future merit increases during review cycles. There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint. The decision to do so will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position.

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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