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Spectris · 1 month ago

Finance Business Partner - Commercial Excellence

Niwot, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment, focused on improving the performance of clean manufacturers in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. They are seeking a Finance Business Partner - Commercial Excellence to support commercial and marketing teams through expert financial analysis, particularly in pricing and discounting strategies to optimize margins.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough analysis of pricing strategies and recommend data-driven adjustments

Support commercial teams in implementing effective pricing solutions

Monitor and analyze gross margin by product, customer, and channel

Identify margin improvement opportunities and support the development of actionable plans

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

Provide actionable insights on sales performance, pipeline health, and conversion rates

Develop Power Bi dashboards and reports to track and communicate key commercial KPIs

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

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

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

Qualification

Power BIFinancial analysisFinancial modelingERP systemsAdvanced ExcelAnalytical skillsPlanning skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills