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 manufactures 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.  Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.

Your Impact

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.

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 – Commercial Excellence plays a pivotal role in 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 but will maintain a close relationship with the Global Vice President of Sales and the Vice President – Marketing and Strategy and their direct reports.
 

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

• This role requires flexibility to occasionally participate in early morning or evening calls to accommodate global teams and business needs.

• Someone who can 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.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree 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:

  • Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, and maintaining interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.

  • 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.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Location – This is position is “in-office” approximately 75% of the time.  The remainder of the time you may work from home. This percentage is a target with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the manager's expectations for the position. The location of this position is in Niwot, CO.

• This role primarily operates in an office/lab/manufacturing environment.  Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time.

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $120000 - 145000

  • Our compensation philosophy: we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks.  For new hires, offers are generally within the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education.  Our approach ensures fair pay internally while remaining competitive externally and allows room for growth.

• Comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, FSA, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Vacation, holiday, and leave policies

  • Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee assistance programs

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.